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Hedges Family Estate Red 2005 Wine Review

Hedges Family Estate Red 2005

Hedges Family Estate Red 2005

Red Mountain, Columbia Valley, Washington, United States

Community Score:90/100

Community Reviews: 2

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Price: $32.95

Drink: 2018-2022

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 13.3%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Hedges Family Estate

Agent: Noble Estates Wines & Spirits Inc.

Natalie's Score: 90/100

This Washington red is savoury, full-bodied and has a firm grip. The 2005 vintage is a robust blend of 36% Cabernet Sauvignon, 61% Merlot and 3% Cabernet Franc. It was aged for 11 months in French, American and Hungarian oak barrels. Aromas of cedar brush, black currant and smoke. Finishes with vanilla spice and cedar brush. Decant 1-2 hours. Pair with a rare steak.

Red food pairings: lamburgers, gourmet burgers, bobotje.

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This Hedges Family Estate Red 2005 was reviewed on March 31, 2018 by Natalie MacLean

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  • BCLDB
  • 174268
  • $42.99 
  • 6 bottles
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Hedges Family Estate Red 2005 is a savoury red wine blend of 44% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot, 16% Syrah, 4% Malbec, and 3% Cabernet Franc. It was aged for 11 months in French, American and Hungarian oak barrels. The grapes for this blend were grown in Hedges Family's estate vineyards in Red Mountain. Look for fresh mulberry, plum, figgy dried fruit, leather and cedar spice flavours on this medium-plus bodied red from Washington. - Community Wine Reviews

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