2017 Hertelendy Cabernet Sauvignon Legend

Estimated value

Buying options

Tasting notes

Tasting notes
Score 95-97/100 · Jeb Dunnuck, Jan 2020

The only 2017 not bottled at the time of my tastings, the 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Legend is a blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Petit Verdot, 4% Malbec, and the rest Merlot that’s sourced from the estate property near Howell Mountain as well as sites on Pritchard Hill and Atlas Peak. This dense purple-hued effort offers rocking notes of blue and black fruits, flowers, cedarwood, and vanilla. These carry to a full-bodied barrel sample that has stunning purity of fruit, ripe yet present tannins, terrific balance, and a great, great finish. It’s certainly not far from the magical 2016 and is up with some of the top wines in the vintage.

Critic scores

Critic scores
96
96/100

Average Score

96
95-97/100

Jeb Dunnuck

96
96/100

Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate

More reviews and scores

96 points
Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate
Score 96/100 · Drink 2021-2047, Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate, Dec 2019

A blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Merlot, 9% Petit Verdot and 4% Malbec, the 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Hertelendy Legend comes from Howell Mountain, Pritchard Hill and Atlas Peak. Deep garnet-purple colored, it comes hurtling out of the glass with all guns blazing, with sparking notes of blackcurrant pastilles, blackberry pie, chocolate-covered cherries and boysenberries plus suggestions of yeast extract, roasted nuts, black truffles and mocha. Medium to full-bodied, the palate bursts with vibrant black fruit flavors, framed by firm, grainy tannins and seamless freshness, finishing long with great vibrancy and expression. 76 cases were made.

About the producer

Hertelendy
View Producer

Product details

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

Why Vinfolio?
Store
Store your collection in our temperature-controlled warehouse to guarantee the provenance of your wines
Deliver
We sell wines to customers and clients in over 60 countries and can organise delivery to almost anywhere on the planet.
Sell
With effortless listing, promotion to our extensive network and valuation advice, there's no easier way to sell wine in your collection
Get the best Vinfolio delivered in your inbox
Subscribe to our emails
Ⓒ 2026 Vinfolio. All rights reserved.