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Hampi Hills Cabernet Sauvignon

9.16 ratings
9.32 pro ratings
India
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
Robert Cunningham

Wine Educator DeVinimus, Wine Workshop

9.3

This 2012 vintage is developing nicely. Still needs several years, as most Cabs do, but a pleasure to drink. Great depth and rich, dark fruit.

This 2012 vintage is developing nicely. Still needs several years, as most Cabs do, but a pleasure to drink. Great depth and rich, dark fruit.

Mar 14th, 2017
Robert Cunningham

Wine Educator DeVinimus, Wine Workshop

9.3

This excellent Cabernet Sauvignon from the Hampi Hills in India should be tasted blind against a number of California Cult Cabernets and the results would shock cult Cali Cab lovers. The wine is intense, deep, and rich in dark cassis and blue plum fruit that is balanced and mercifully not over oaked the way many Cali Cabs are. It is a joy to drink. This is a world class wine that will compete well with much more expensive new world style Cabs from California and Australia, and which studiously avoids the curse of excess alcohol and oak that plagues many California and Australian Cabs. While this Cab is focused on competing successfully in the global market for fine wines, which it does, it is also by far the finest red wine from India I have ever encountered, and I spend a lot of time in India.

This excellent Cabernet Sauvignon from the Hampi Hills in India should be tasted blind against a number of California Cult Cabernets and the results would shock cult Cali Cab lovers. The wine is intense, deep, and rich in dark cassis and blue plum fruit that is balanced and mercifully not over oaked the way many Cali Cabs are. It is a joy to drink. This is a world class wine that will compete well with much more expensive new world style Cabs from California and Australia, and which studiously avoids the curse of excess alcohol and oak that plagues many California and Australian Cabs. While this Cab is focused on competing successfully in the global market for fine wines, which it does, it is also by far the finest red wine from India I have ever encountered, and I spend a lot of time in India.

Jun 8th, 2016
Ned Clark

Surprisingly decent

Surprisingly decent

Apr 24th, 2021
Paul A
9.0

In magnum

In magnum

Mar 22nd, 2020
Kelly Driscoll

Definitely needs time to breathe. Flavors of dark fruit and spice. Enjoyed it

Definitely needs time to breathe. Flavors of dark fruit and spice. Enjoyed it

Jan 23rd, 2016
Andrew Rucker

Andrew had this 3 years ago

Andrew had this 3 years ago

Nov 28th, 2021
Michael James Hall

Michael James had this 10 years ago

Michael James had this 10 years ago

Jun 8th, 2014