Paul Hobbs

CrossBarn Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

9.055 ratings
9.04 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
"Odedi"

It's time for my #FridayCabernetfix. Here is a delicious one.

Dark ruby in color with a short purple rim.

Fruity nose of blackberries, blueberries, cherries, cedar, leather, earth, vanilla, licorice, spices, chocolates, tobacco, peppercorn, mocha and coffee.

Full bodied, bold and smooth, with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry and fruity on the palate with blackberries, black currants, vanilla, licorice, spices, tobacco, chocolates, light herbs, mocha, coke and light earth.

Medium finish with fine tannins and tangy cherries.

This is a very tasty Napa Cabernet based Bordeaux blend. Well balanced and enjoyable by itself or with food.

Showing nice complexity and a great mouthfeel. Very typical for a Napa Cabernet with lots of cedar and vanilla flavors.

Good right out of the bottle and better as it opens up. Will get better in the next 5 to 10 years.

I had it all by itself. Great wine from a great vintage. Yummy and delicious.

A blend of 92% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Cabernet Franc, 3% Merlot and 2% Petit Verdot.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$55.

It's time for my #FridayCabernetfix. Here is a delicious one.

Dark ruby in color with a short purple rim.

Fruity nose of blackberries, blueberries, cherries, cedar, leather, earth, vanilla, licorice, spices, chocolates, tobacco, peppercorn, mocha and coffee.

Full bodied, bold and smooth, with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry and fruity on the palate with blackberries, black currants, vanilla, licorice, spices, tobacco, chocolates, light herbs, mocha, coke and light earth.

Medium finish with fine tannins and tangy cherries.

This is a very tasty Napa Cabernet based Bordeaux blend. Well balanced and enjoyable by itself or with food.

Showing nice complexity and a great mouthfeel. Very typical for a Napa Cabernet with lots of cedar and vanilla flavors.

Good right out of the bottle and better as it opens up. Will get better in the next 5 to 10 years.

I had it all by itself. Great wine from a great vintage. Yummy and delicious.

A blend of 92% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Cabernet Franc, 3% Merlot and 2% Petit Verdot.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$55.

Sep 27th, 2019
Ron R
8.7

Serviceable, but presented with a high phenolic content. On the palette it was angular. Not well behaved. This is a pass and a surprise.

Serviceable, but presented with a high phenolic content. On the palette it was angular. Not well behaved. This is a pass and a surprise.

Oct 14th, 2017
Ron R
9.1

Nice nose of blue and black fruits. Palette is moderately sweet with tannins that are already integrated. Good second wine that will not support cellaring. Drink over the next 12 months.

Nice nose of blue and black fruits. Palette is moderately sweet with tannins that are already integrated. Good second wine that will not support cellaring. Drink over the next 12 months.

May 28th, 2017
TimCrozier

Smooth, with an excellent bouquet that slowly finishes with dark berry nose.

Smooth, with an excellent bouquet that slowly finishes with dark berry nose.

Aug 22nd, 2019
Sarah

Enjoyed a bottle of 2014 Paul Hobbs Crossbarn Cabernet with friends, steaks, & sweet potato fries. Very enjoyable & well-rounded. Blackberry and currant, long finish. At $50, a bit pricier than my typical bottle. But this is a big wine.

Enjoyed a bottle of 2014 Paul Hobbs Crossbarn Cabernet with friends, steaks, & sweet potato fries. Very enjoyable & well-rounded. Blackberry and currant, long finish. At $50, a bit pricier than my typical bottle. But this is a big wine.

Mar 10th, 2019
Macy Brooks

14’ ...a little tart

14’ ...a little tart

Mar 4th, 2019
Eric Haag

Christmas 2018 gift from Jeff; got better on the 2nd and 3rd day

Christmas 2018 gift from Jeff; got better on the 2nd and 3rd day

Jan 5th, 2019
Jason McLaren

Fruit forward. Not much complexity

Fruit forward. Not much complexity

Dec 21st, 2018
Teresa S

Balanced fruit. Slightly vegetative. Baking spices. Nice tannins. Delicious.

Balanced fruit. Slightly vegetative. Baking spices. Nice tannins. Delicious.

Nov 28th, 2018
Steve Ellmore

Needs at least an hour to open up.

Needs at least an hour to open up.

Sep 9th, 2018