{"product_id":"hess-select-cabernet-sauvignon","title":"Hess Select Cabernet Sauvignon, North Coast, California","description":"\u003cp\u003eA long, cool growing season gives 2023 Hess Select Cabernet Sauvignon a fresh thread beneath its generous dark fruit. Cabernet Sauvignon leads the blend, complemented by Petite Sirah and Malbec, while eighteen months in French and American oak bring subtle toast and spice. The result is a plush, structured red with supple tannins and an inviting balance of richness and freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlend:\u003c\/strong\u003e 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Petite Sirah and 3% Malbec.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.5%.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaturation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 months in French and American oak.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNew Oak:\u003c\/strong\u003e 27%.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sustainably produced.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2023 Growing Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavy winter rainfall replenished soils and reservoirs, followed by mild conditions and an extended, cooler growing season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOwners:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sabrina and Timothy Persson.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSenior Winemaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stephanie Pope.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent Hess Select Winemaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mandy Curley.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChief Winemaker at the 2023 Harvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dave Guffy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSensory Description:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVanilla and warm baking spice introduce blackberry, black cherry and a touch of cassis. Toasted oak adds savoury depth to a concentrated, full-bodied palate. The texture is plush, with finely grained tannins supporting the fruit rather than dominating it. Freshness keeps the wine balanced through a long finish of lingering dark berries and gentle spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaker's Background:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDonald Hess established The Hess Collection in 1978, drawn to the winegrowing potential of Mount Veeder’s elevated slopes. Today, proprietors Sabrina and Timothy Persson continue the family business under the Hess Persson Estates name, adopted in 2021. Hess Select extends its reach through relationships with grower families across California, following Donald’s principle of nurturing the land and returning what is taken. The range focuses on expressive, approachable wines that carry the family’s commitment to quality into everyday drinking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Suggestions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe at approximately 16–18°C in a Bordeaux-style glass. Pair with grilled sirloin skewers and herby green goddess sauce, roast lamb, beef burgers or mushroom dishes. Mature cheddar also complements its dark fruit and oak spice. Enjoy now, allowing a little air if the wine initially seems reserved.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buena Vida Wine \u0026 Spirits","offers":[{"title":"2023 \/ 750mL","offer_id":67588565598263,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2699\/1632\/files\/Hess_Select_Cabernet_Sauvignon_North_Coast_California_2023.png?v=1792288568","url":"https:\/\/www.winedispensary.com\/products\/hess-select-cabernet-sauvignon","provider":"Wine Dispensary","version":"1.0","type":"link"}