2019 Hertelendy Legend
98 Points The Wine Independent & Int'l Wine Report
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98 pt rated International Wine Report (88 cases produced)
83% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Malbec, 4% Petit Verdot, 4% Cabernet Franc and 1% Merlot
Barrel aged 23 months in 90% New French and Hungarian Oak
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2019
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Appellation
Napa Valley
Aging
23 months - 90% new French and Hungarian Oak
Alcohol %
14.70
Robert Parker
97
Wine Advocate
97
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
"The 2019 Legend Cabernet Sauvignon is deep purple-black in color. Creme de cassis, blueberry compote, and black cherries jump from the glass, with suggestions of candied violets, espresso, wild sage, and spice cake in the undercurrent. The full-bodied palate delivers fantastic tension, with beautifully ripe, grainy tannins and loads of savory layers, finishing long and spicy." — The Wine Independent, Lisa Perrotti-Brown (Master of Wine), 98 Points
Awards
"The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Hertelendy Legend is a blend of 83% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Malbec, 4% Petit Verdot, 4% Cabernet Franc and 1% Merlot. Deep garnet-purple in color, it comes galloping out of the glass with bold notes of blackcurrant jelly, blackberry preserves and stewed plums, plus hints of licorice, chocolate box and charcuterie. Medium to full-bodied, the palate has beautiful poise with fine-grained tannins and fantastic freshness to support the taut, muscular black berry flavors, finishing long." — Robert Parker Wine Advocate, 97+ Points
Vineyard Notes
"The flagship from this estate, the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Hertelendy Legend is based on 83% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Malbec, and the rest Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot, aged 23 months in French and Hungarian oak. Sporting a deep purple hue as well a darker currant and black cherry fruit profile, it has lots of classic tobacco and leafy herb notes, some spicy oak, full-bodied richness, terrific overall balance, and a great, great finish. This beautiful, elegant, layered wine can be drunk with incredible pleasure today or cellared for 15-20 years. 90 cases." — Jeb Dunnuck, 97+ Points
Production Notes
"The 2019 Hertelendy Legend Cabernet Sauvignon is a blend of 83% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Malbec, 4% Petit Verdot, 4% Cabernet Franc and 1% Merlot. This wine is dark ruby and opaque; the purity of the fruit on the bouquet is clearly evident. Ralph always notices that the free run juice contributes a a mixed berry compote to this wine regardless of vintage. It offers aromas of blackberry, dark plum and blueberry. This wine is very primary in its aromatic presentation. It is a bowlful of cherries and blackberries with an intensity of flavor mirroring the strength of the aromatics. This bottling features both simultaneous power but also a balance. The finish is dark and savory supported by grainy tannins, dried tobacco leaf and crushed dark pepper. It was barrel aged for 23 months in 90% new French and Hungarian oak. A Texas steak lover’s wine. Or as Ralph more eloquently puts it, “drinking this wine is like hearing the ethereal sounds of Angels." — Napa Wine Project