Paul Hobbs

Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

9.6

2014 vintage. Excellent fill and cork. Not decanted. Tasted after 1.25 hours open. The best red I’ve ever tasted from Paul Hobbs (and have had approx 125 samples over the years-including the high-end bleep). In a really admirable place currently between integration and balance, fruit and tannins. Will it improve? Doubtful. Can it hold steady for a spell? Definitely. Not exactly the biggest fan of what consists of To Kalon/Tokalon juice/interpretation these days vs the 60’s/70’s/80’s/earlyish 90’s but this was phenomenal. Medium body with respectable sed. A mullet wine…all business up front with a party on the back palate. Color me surprised and impressed. 11.8.24. — 5 days ago

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Austin Hohnke

I guess the emperor does alright occasionally.

Realm Cellars

Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

Brian S

9.6

Pretty nose of rose and violets, soft blue and red fruits, touch of cocoa, hint of fresh herbs, velvet in the mouth, smooth and lively grippy tannins that makes you want to go back for more, black rock and soil. — 2 months ago

Rick, Shay and 3 others liked this

Anthem

Las Piedras Vineyard Beckstoffer Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Kurt Schuster

9.3

Absolutely loved the detail on the bottle. Had this with some very fatty ribeyes and just absolutely hit it out of the park. A deep nose it almost comes off. Still hot with alcohol, but dry forest floor and rich garrique scents. Very bold and rich with ripe bursting plum, Rosemary, thyme, and butter, definitely enough structure to hold up against a good thick steak. Can’t believe this thing is 11 years old and still kicking it. — 3 months ago

with Denise

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Paul Hobbs

Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2011

TJ Maxwell

9.4

Big & bold. Ripe dark fruit, spice, etc…Evolved yet still developing. Really loved the complex tertiary flavors starting to appear. One complaint: WHOPPING 14.7%! — 4 days ago