{"product_id":"hourglass-proprietary-blend-hgiii-2023-1-5l","title":"2023 | Hourglass \"HGIII\" Proprietary Blend (1.5L) | Napa Valley | USA","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA proprietary Napa red blend in magnum — Hourglass's \"HGIII,\" Merlot-led and unconventional. (1.5L)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHourglass is a respected Napa producer, and \"HGIII\" is its proprietary blend — built on Merlot with Petite Sirah and Cabernet Sauvignon, a distinctly un-Bordeaux combination that gives the wine its own personality. Winemaker Tony Biagi blends traditional technique with a modernist streak: concentrated and layered, yet carrying a tensional, vibrant edge. Presented here in magnum for slower, graceful aging.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn HGIII magnum is Hourglass's house style in collector format. \u003cstrong\u003eRespected Napa producer, Merlot-led proprietary blend, magnum → concentrated, layered, vibrant → you're drinking something genuinely distinctive, built to age.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMerlot · Petite Sirah · Cabernet Sauvignon — magnum (1.5L)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNapa Valley (Calistoga) — California, USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHourglass — \"HGIII\" proprietary blend\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWinemaker Tony Biagi · large format\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlum, blackberry and black cherry over mocha, violet, cracked pepper and fine oak spice with dense, plush tannins, mouthwatering acidity and a long, layered finish.\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTranslation:\u003c\/strong\u003e a concentrated, plush Napa red — dark fruit with mocha and peppery lift over dense tannins, kept lively by real acidity. The Petite Sirah adds colour, grip and spice you won't find in a straight Bordeaux blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA proprietary Napa magnum. Exactly the bottle for a gathering — prime beef, short ribs, or barbecue.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"XXI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48605820322046,"sku":"XXI-0604","price":117.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0427\/5837\/files\/2023HourglassHGIIIProprietaryRed_fef45164-4f59-48f0-8f98-6ed7a4f51c2d.png?v=1785395472","url":"https:\/\/www.mrdwine.com\/products\/hourglass-proprietary-blend-hgiii-2023-1-5l","provider":"Mr.D Wine Merchant","version":"1.0","type":"link"}