{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Ep 183 - Philippe Langner of Hesperian Wines","description":"This week features our interview with viticulturist and winemaker Philippe Langner of Hesperian Wines our of Napa Valley.    Wines from Hesperian Wines - note that these wines were provided as samples to us but the opinions below are our own. Anatomy No. 1 Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 - priced around $33 Bordeaux-style blend of mostly Cab with a little Merlot and Syrah Aromas of black currents, red plum, blackberries, earth and leather it's dry with medium plus acidity and tannins with flavors similar to aromas - dark fruits, leather, with a little vegetal note on the finish This is a big, bold wine with structure bout a lot of juicy, ripe fruit 2015 Hesperian Cabernet Sauvignon - priced around $100. 100% Cabernet Sauvignon Deep purple color with strong aromas of fennel and dark fruits it's dry with medium acid and tannins with flavors of fennel, dark fruits and a herbal quality it's a less fruity cab and more herbal and mellow drink now through 2035 2015 Hesperian Cabernet Sauvignon Kitoko Vineyard - priced around $150 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. Aromas of dark fruits, violets and dusty earth it's dry with medium acid and tannins and flavors of dark fruits, leather and a hint of baking spices Bold but refined Cab that is good to drink now or if you're willing to wait will continue to evolve until 2035     ","author_name":"Court of Wine","author_url":"https:\/\/courtofwine.com\/","html":"