Franciscan Oakville Estate

Paul Hobbs

Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

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. — 6 days ago

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I guess the emperor does alright occasionally.

Turnbull Wine Cellars

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2007

Ted
9.1

The fruit is kind of muted. More cedar and cigar box are present. — 21 days ago

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Oakville Ranch

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

Had this bottle over 2 nights and enjoyed both experiences. Always a favorite. Hope I have lots more in storage. — a month ago

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Gargiulo Vineyards

G Major 7 Study 575 OVX Estate Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

This wine popped. Bright red fruits with solid valley floor flavor and jumps from the glass. Opened up nicely with only 1 hour out of bottle. — 10 days ago

Tom, Paul and 1 other liked this

Schrader Cellars

Beckstoffer To-Kalon Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

From mag. Needs air and then sings. — 17 days ago

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Robert Mondavi Winery

Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 2000

Worrisome olive gives way to firm transparent Cabernet typicity. Some RS covers real CA beauty. — a month ago

Shay, Andrew and 5 others liked this
ESF

ESF

Nice pull

Cakebread Cellars

Vine Hill Ranch Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Very good Cabernet Sauvignon this wine has notes of cherry, vanilla, oak, and some blackberry. Great cab sauv, love cake bread. — a month ago

Paul liked this

Paradigm

Estate Bottled Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Berries and tart cherries. Bold and sassy finish. Very well paired with strip steaks. — 6 days ago

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Far Niente Winery

Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Big fruit forward Napa cab. Ripe dark fruit, on the edge of overpowering. Tannins are rounded and quite soft. — 18 days ago

Joe, Billy and 1 other liked this

Oakville Winery

Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix.

Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Pretty nose of blackberries, black currants, cedar, herbs, light earth, wild flowers, light vanilla, licorice, spices, tobacco, chocolates and black pepper.

Full-bodied with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate with black currants, black plums, blackberries, sweet cherries, chocolates, coffee, cedar, vanilla, spices, light licorice and peppercorn.

Long finish with medium tannins and tangy raspberries.

This 4-year-old Cabernet Sauvignon from the problematic 2020 vintage in Napa Valley is drinking beautifully now. Spicy, fruit forward and entertaining.

Good right out of the bottle and gets more complex as it opens up. I decanted it for 2 hours. Gets earthier after 4 hours in the decanter.

Soft and elegant with a tangy finish. Complex, with a nice mouthfeel. This Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon is Delicious.

Will continue to age nicely in the next 7 years. Has good potential to become a 93+ point wine. I had the 2013 before, and loved it too.

Good by itself as a sipping wine, or with food like a nice piece of steak.

100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes were aged in (50% new) French Oak barrels for 24 months.

14.2% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$75.
— a month ago

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