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Wine Description
The Story
Winemaking Philosophy
Hourglass has always been heavily influenced by a sense of place, what the French deem terroir. As we have expanded to encompass two dramatic vineyards (the original Hourglass Vineyard & the new Blueline Vineyard), our objective remains the same - to craft highly expressive wines reflective of their unique sense of place. But it is more than just a sense of place. It is the human interaction with that place that makes wi...
Wine Information
2012 saw the arrival of Tony Biagi as our winemaker. The move represented an evolution rather than a directional change. Tony and I are big fans of Bob Foley and all the magic he has created with Hourglass over the past 15 years. Through Bob's tenure, our wines were characterized by rich complexity and a silky texture favoring deep, brooding black fruits.
Tony is like-minded in seeking that richness, and also looks to layer in tones from t...
