85-88 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. The '03 Hess Collection Mt Veeder Cabernet is austere, though well-made, with fine balance to the range of spicy, mocha-tinged currant and blackberry fruit, cedary oak.
Creamy beef mushroom dish
Cabernet Sauvignon's bold tannins complement the rich beef and creamy sauce.
Cabernet Sauvignon's structure and dark fruit balance the rich, umami beef sauce.
Classic fries
Cabernet Sauvignon's boldness pairs well with the salt and fat of fries.
Spicy beef chili
Cabernet Sauvignon's tannins and dark fruit balance the meatiness and spice.
Marinated skirt steak
Cabernet Sauvignon's structure and dark fruit match the rich, savory meat.
Dark complex mole sauce
Cabernet Sauvignon's bold tannins balance the rich, spicy sauce.