WoW - Winery of the Week: Hourglass

WINERY of the WEEK

Hourglass Wines has built a steadfast following and affirmed their status as one of Napa's most sought-after wine for collectors. Hourglass's inaugural release came with the 1997 vintage and the new brand was catapulted to instant renown at a tasting held just before the 2001 Napa Valley Wine Auction featuring a flight of 1997 vintage Cabernets that critic Robert Parker, Jr. had scored 100 points: Screaming Eagle, Harlan Estate, and Bryant Family. Hourglass held its own alongside the cult giants and ever since then sold out immediately upon release. 

HOURGLASS 2016 "HGIII" Napa RED BLEND

HGIII, a Bordeaux based blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and a touch of Petite Sirah was developed to provide a wine from this great estate that loyal followers could enjoy without breaking the bank.

Bounding aromas of fresh vibrant fruit-black and Bing cherry, blackberries, and pomegranate-mingle with elevated notes of chocolate, roasted hazelnut and toasted vanilla bean to create an explosive and compelling aromatic. Layers of fruit, crossing a spectrum of red and black berries, incorporate the finest elements of blending Cabernet, Merlot, and Petit Sirah (the secret sauce).

HOURGLASS 2017 Estate Napa  SAUVIGNON BLANC

Primary aromas of lemon and lime zest, orange blossom and Granny Smith apples open to flavors of limeade, cut hay, white peach, pineapple and vanilla bean. Wet stone minerality from the Larkmead fruit provides a wonderful counterbalance and tension to the pure fruit expressions from the Varozza and Gamble vineyards.

These wines retail for $60 and $42, respectively.  We are honored to offer them at amazing prices...too amazing to list here, so please contact us to reserve!