Consumers looking for bargains in the over-inflated wine market should search out Hedges Cellars' wines. Kudos to Tom and Anne-Marie Hedges for producing large quantities of flavorful, expressive wines at very reasonable prices!Hedges' ruby-colored 1997 Three Vineyards (a blend of 59% Merlot, 38% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 3% Cabernet Franc) displays lovely red berry and violet-infused aromas. Medium-bodied, this silky-textured offering is packed with cassis and blackberries. Notes of fresh herbs and cedar can be discerned in this well-structured wine's finish. Projected maturity: 2000-2006+. Tel. 1-800-859-9463
