A blend of 48% Merlot, 36% Cabernet Sauvignon, and the rest Petite Sirah, Cabernet Franc, and Syrah, the 2016 HG3 is a winner that offers charming, medium to full-bodied, straight-up delicious aromas and flavors of ripe black fruits, leafy green herbs, olives, and California bay leaf. This rounded, fruit-forward effort is ideal for drinking over the coming decade or so.

92+ The 2016 Proprietary Red Hourglass H. G. III is a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petite Sirah. Deep purple-black, it opens with notions of warm black plums, mulberries and Black Forest cake with touches of fallen leaves, baking spices and hoisin plus a waft of wild sage. Full-bodied with loads of spiced plums flavors on offer in the mouth, it has a plush texture and long, spicy finish. - LPB