2004 CMS Red by Hedges
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2004
| Avg. Rating: | 88.0/100 (11 Reviews) |
|---|---|
| Winery: | Hedges Family Estate |
| Vintage: | 2004 |
| Varietal: | Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah |
| Country: | United States |
| Region: | Washington: Columbia Valley |
| Retail Price: |  10 USD |
| Created by: | acoxcae |
| Purchase: | Buy this wine › |
39% Cabernet Sauvignon 57% Merlot 4% Syrah
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2004 CMS Red by Hedges
(over 2 years ago)
fun4ever45
90.0/100
my friends and i believe this to be the BEST $10 bottle of red wine -- we've "blasted" through a case that we bought at the winery just a month ago......
2004 CMS Red by Hedges
(about 1 year ago)
acoxcae
90.0/100
I was recommended this wine unsolicited by a wine store clerk - and so was immediately leery. At $10 on sale, he said they were going through their allotment the day they got it, sometimes in just a few hours. "Sure, I thought." But at $10, I had to check it out. It's got a great color going on for a 2004 - garnet, with a tawny tinge, and great clarity. The nose is heavy on black fruits, cedar, and pipe tobacco - it's very fruit forward, but with a great backup. The taste is mostly of fruit, raspberries and blackberries, and it is medium- to light-bodied and fairly tannic. It's got a nice acidity too. It finishes fairly long, and really smooth. So, if you're the clerk I talked to, I apologize for doubting you. This is a great $10 wine. Drink it with food (nothing heavy, like a steak - maybe a light tomato pasta?), or drink it alone. Drink now!
2004 CMS Red by Hedges
(about 1 year ago)
fingerlakesfred
90.0/100
I think acoxcae is right on with the taste profile. Definitely fruit-forward, an excellent everyday wine. It doesn't have the tannin structure to complement a hearty steak, but I'll tell you, I served it with lamb chops with a port-rosemary sauce and it worked pretty well. The fruitiness of the wine transitioned well with the port in the sauce. $10 - go for it.
2004 CMS Red by Hedges
(about 1 year ago)
bombardier
88.0/100
In my opinion one of the best wines in this price category widely available (NW).
2004 CMS Red by Hedges
(about 1 year ago)
harlan
90.0/100
Here is someone else's very informative review: http://volunteer.blogs.com/winewaves/2007/01/cms_red_by_hedg.html
2004 CMS Red by Hedges
(about 1 year ago)
abbeyroad
82.0/100
This actually drinks quite "light" for the grapes involved...i got a lot more floral notes than fruit, but the fruit was definitely there. Incredibly soft for such a hearty blend, although the tannins from the cabernet do come on the finish. It's a perfect wine for those who aren't a fan of heavy, tannic wines but aren't prepared to spend the money needed on a nice pinot noir. (yes, i realize pinots are quite different than cabs, merlots and syrah's but trust me on that) I poured mine with duck breast (with a plum compote) and it was an excellent match...pork tenderloin would be a perfect match as well.
2004 CMS Red by Hedges
(about 1 year ago)
oldmanw
84.0/100
2004 CMS Red by Hedges
(about 1 year ago)
jetleigh
89.0/100
a medium bodied, delicious wine for the money
2004 CMS Red by Hedges
(7 months ago)
hartwelr
88.0/100
Good nose, had a cheery and chocolate feel to it. Taste was a bit harsh at the start, but after a day of being open it mellowed out and had good strawberry, chocolate and cheery tastes to it. A good wine all around
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