The Hess Collection, Allomi Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley

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Red · Cabernet Sauvignon
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LWIN 1573031
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88 /100
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Taster #6842 · Jan 29, 2023
91/100
Still in good shape. Surprising lack of sediment. Smooth, not super complex but good fruit and mellow tannins
2005 vintage
Taster #7753 · Jun 2, 2017
Maturing black fruit palate. Holds significantly more tannin than the 2013 we just tried. Rings true about them trying softening these wines in recent years to make them more accessible. Subtle black fruit to the aroma. Earth emerging on the palate, some underbrush-ishness. Drinking well right now.
2005 vintage
Taster #2898 · Mar 12, 2017
90/100
Drank over a two hour period. It started a little closed, light tannins, and not much fruit. It really opened up over the next two hours. In the end there were hints of vanilla, oak, and cherry with dark fruits. Overall, a very nice wine. Just give it time to open up.
2005 vintage
Taster #3026 · Oct 11, 2016
90/100
After 7 years in cellar, delicious. Smooth, nice balance, soft fruit, resolved tannins.
2005 vintage
Taster #3390 · Jun 21, 2016
91/100
Still structured and refined but missing that classic Mt. Veeder fruit.
2005 vintage
Taster #1518 · Feb 9, 2016
87/100
Four nights in Manhatten (Manhatten, NY) : Probably had more fruit a few years ago as this bottle was dominated by the oak, with earthy notes, low acidity, integrated tannins, with hints of plum and currants. Drink soon!
2005 vintage
Taster #2669 · Nov 10, 2015
89/100
Had forgotten about this bottle, so opened it up. The fruit is gone, mostly, but still medium body, a bit too much tannin for me, tight short finish. Clearly over the hill, but pleasant for a casual drink with pizza.
2005 vintage
Taster #1223 · Oct 26, 2014
91/100
Had with beef stew. Once it opened up it was excellent.
2005 vintage
Taster #8724 · Sep 19, 2014
88/100
Cherry, lots of fruit on opening. Mellows nice oak notes, glad we drank now
2005 vintage
Taster #5473 · Apr 1, 2014
91/100
Dark color. Cassis and green pepper nose. Spicy and firm structure. Still prominent tannins. Medium length.
2005 vintage
Taster #5110 · Dec 31, 2013
89/100
Gift from Jeff Williams for my retirement from Rampf. Dark ruby color, on nose strong impact of cabernet fruit: mature but not overly sweet brambles, some cedar/pencil shavings on palate quite rich, good extract, some dark chocolate comes through; nice complexity and good finish. This is a very good wine that still has another 5-8 years in it.
2005 vintage
Taster #7964 · Oct 11, 2013
89/100
I found several 2004s and 2005 s at a Safeway last month. The 2004 is markedly superior.
2005 vintage
Taster #7963 · Mar 7, 2013
90/100
Bought this at the winery in 2009. Inky in colour. Blackberry, cassis and rich. Long and luscious finish.
2005 vintage
Taster #0613 · Mar 7, 2013
85/100
Spice and a little dark fruit on nose. Dark, violet. Smooth, black currents, decent length, balanced, simple but attractive.
2005 vintage
Taster #7078 · Jan 27, 2013
86/100
Enjoyed at BKP's. This one was OK, but quite unidimensional. The lack of interesting layers kind of made me rank this one lower compared to some of the others that this one should have been right up with. The nose was consistent of cola and blackberry, the palate giving the same with maybe a little bit of leather and some vanilla in the front and middle. The finish was, for the most part, mildly tannic. I think that this one …
2005 vintage
Taster #9884 · Dec 17, 2012
88/100
PnP. Clear, deep purple color. Light nose. Decent Cab flavor, med body/wight, soft, tannins/oak integrated. Balanced, good drinking window. Nothing off. $40
2005 vintage
Taster #7550 · Dec 2, 2012
85/100
This wine is a little too old, and the bolder characteristics of Cabernet have transitioned into a softer, mellower drink. Zero tannins remain. Not too bad, but no longer a Cabernet, now it's more like a Malbec or Sangiovese in boldness.
2005 vintage
Taster #0613 · Nov 14, 2012
84/100
Translucent, dark, clear round edges. Dark fruit, menthol, medicinal nose. Dark long fruit, simple, fruit somewhat faded, firm tannins.
2005 vintage
Taster #8613 · Apr 29, 2012
91/100
Lovely
2005 vintage
Taster #2298 · Apr 29, 2012
84/100
And I may be a little high on the rating ... I've sat on this bottle for 3 and a half years now and was very disappointed even after decanting this 90 minutes prior to drinking. There was something 'sharp' on the nose that neither my better half or I could figure out ... it wasn't 'corked', but it wasn't good either. There was some dark fruit, but the 'sharpness' still came through more than the fruit. Tannins stood out …
2005 vintage
Taster #4696 · Apr 13, 2012
87/100
Shared with friends who served braised lamb shank with wild rice risotto. Dark fruit, cedar and mild tannins made a perfect compliment. Will not wait too long for the next and final bottle.
2005 vintage
Taster #9775 · Mar 20, 2012
84/100
Same as last bottle...dark plum in color. same smells as last time...blackberries/currents with hints of spice/pepper, licorice and cedar. Slight cherry/berry flavor on first taste. No oak this time... some slight tannin on first taste. After decanting almost no tannins...slightly sweet fruit flavor. Very drinkable...
2005 vintage
Taster #0613 · Jan 7, 2012
89/100
Plums and raisins on the nose. Dark, but showing signs of ageing. Needs air, but opens up nicely. Good length, tannins pretty at finish. Dark fruits silky. Very nice.
2005 vintage
Taster #8342 · Dec 30, 2011
89/100
Black fruits, pencil shavings, cedar and tobacco. Dark chocolate and blackberry fruit on the palate. Nicely integrated.
2005 vintage
Taster #1588 · Nov 5, 2011
89/100
Pretty classic napa cab. Ready to drink now, won't age much longer.
2005 vintage
Taster #5473 · Nov 4, 2011
89/100
Very dark almost black color. Spicy and flavorful with good acidity and structure. Medium weight with softened but noticeable tannins. Pleasant and balanced finish.
2005 vintage
Taster #9775 · Oct 30, 2011
84/100
Very dark colored wine. Smells of blackberries/currents with hints of spice/pepper, licorice and cedar. Slight cherry/berry flavor on first taste. No oak this time... some slight tannin, but very slight. time to drink this up...
2005 vintage
Taster #2303 · Aug 13, 2011
85/100
too old tannins mellow - taste
2005 vintage
Taster #7963 · Jun 11, 2011
90/100
dark fruit; full bodied; mouth full of chocolate. Beautiful wine from Hess..yet again.
2005 vintage
Taster #0613 · May 19, 2011
87/100
Inky black. Blackcurrent tannins. Decent unspectacular.
2005 vintage
Taster #3782 · May 10, 2011
88/100
A good wine made from a blend of 94% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Merlot and 2% Malbec. A full bodied California Cab with solid fruit and cedar notes. In the mouth the wine is very well balanced. Drink now!
2005 vintage
Taster #4325 · Apr 22, 2011
90/100
This is drinking well, with well integrated tannins, good balance, and a pleasant dried fruit and spice bouquet and palate. The finish isn't very long and the midpalate is a tad hollow, but for $20ish, this is a solid performer.
2005 vintage
Taster #5251 · Apr 10, 2011
88/100
Drinking nicely but tannins still slightly rough - plenty of fruit so should be delicious in another year.
2005 vintage
Taster #9573 · Mar 28, 2011
88/100
Soft and ripe black forest fruits and a good dose of oak in the bouquet as well as the taste. The tannin is soft and round. Ready now, no hurry. Good for the price.
2005 vintage
Taster #5040 · Mar 15, 2011
91/100
very well balanced
2005 vintage
Taster #2682 · Mar 5, 2011
87/100
Blackberry, blueberry, currants, and oak on the nose. Good integrated tannic structure, but fruit was muted on the palate. Soft, dry finish predominated by the tannins. I've enjoyed earlier bottles from this vintage and was somewhat disappointed by this one.
2005 vintage
Taster #4504 · Feb 28, 2011
94/100
Excellent with chocolate
2005 vintage
Taster #0613 · Feb 25, 2011
85/100
Crimson, subdued nose. Smooth, bit ott on tannic finish. Dark fruits, vanilla nice.
2005 vintage
Taster #9494 · Feb 24, 2011
85/100
Shared with Peyton, Paul, Linda Carrie and I with Lamb Shanks
2005 vintage
Taster #6416 · Feb 24, 2011
92/100
Superb....
2005 vintage
Taster #0613 · Feb 18, 2011
88/100
Subtle, attractive nose. Dark fruits, menthol. Dark and clear. Smooth, full silky flavour. Good length, dark fruits, balanced tannins. Very enjoyable.
2005 vintage
Taster #6990 · Feb 9, 2011
89/100
Crimson-purple; black currants, blackberries, dark chocolate, earth; cassis, blackberry jam, medium full body, ripe round tannins, decent finish. Intriguing nose of concentrated berries and chocolate but lacking acidity and tannins. More like an everyday drinker. Am I leaning towards the old world now?
2005 vintage
Taster #8579 · Jan 29, 2011
93/100
Nose is closed, with just a touch of dark fruit and earth. Taste is full of dark fruit, especially blackberry with a touch of currant. Velvety finish that lingers just long enough.
2005 vintage
Taster #8173 · Jan 5, 2011
86/100
Light berry aroma, red fruit and soft spices on the pallet, short spice finish. Delicate for a cab, but held up to BBQ Brisket.
2005 vintage
Taster #2792 · Dec 10, 2010
87/100
Initial thoughts were good, typical Cabernet nose, but seemed to lack further depth and complexity. Enjoyable, but expensive for what it is.
2005 vintage
Taster #2020 · Nov 18, 2010
88/100
Lovely aromas of mocha and cassis with a smooth, balanced palate of cherries, red fruit and just enough spice to give character without too much heat. Enjoyable wine.
2005 vintage
Taster #4718 · Sep 25, 2010
86/100
This bottle went unnoticed in the cellar, which is a good thing or I would have consumed before now based on the recommended drank date. It had significantly improved from the previous two bottles that I had in 2008. Garnet with faint oak nose. Simple on the palette with good cab flavors, a bit of barn yard and pepper. Went well with the ribeyes.
2005 vintage
Taster #0911 · May 20, 2010
89/100
Dry and almost chalky, but opening up a bit on the aftertaste. Not bad, but seems to be lacking something.
2005 vintage
Taster #4428 · Mar 30, 2010
89/100
A lot of vanilla cream on the nose, lots of oak. Elegant finish. Not bad having paid $30. Over priced at regular price of $50.
2005 vintage