Hoopes Vineyard

Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon

9.221 ratings
8.84 pro ratings
Oakville, 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
Holly Orchard

Certified Sommelier, President of Savvy Cellar Wines Inc.

7.7

So tired of pricey domestic reds that have zero staying power. This was “over the hill” by A LOT at only a decade old. It must have been good at some point or I would not have purchased it and squirreled it away in my cellar. Another one down the drain...

So tired of pricey domestic reds that have zero staying power. This was “over the hill” by A LOT at only a decade old. It must have been good at some point or I would not have purchased it and squirreled it away in my cellar. Another one down the drain...

Jun 9th, 2019
Michael Herzog

Blackberry, black cherry, vanilla, cassis, grilled meat on nose.

Tasting - Still has some time left. High alcohol level not apparent. Eucalyptus? Nice wine and good finish. Good acid there. Better than expected.

Blackberry, black cherry, vanilla, cassis, grilled meat on nose.

Tasting - Still has some time left. High alcohol level not apparent. Eucalyptus? Nice wine and good finish. Good acid there. Better than expected.

Jan 7th, 2018
Steven Foster

Wine buyer Belmont Wine Exchange

9.1

Hooped always has no fruit. Big character. Big big potential. Loved the 05 and 06, this is amazing out of the bottle.

Hooped always has no fruit. Big character. Big big potential. Loved the 05 and 06, this is amazing out of the bottle.

Apr 27th, 2015
Quynh Ly

Quite good and smooth . 2008

Quite good and smooth . 2008

Aug 26th, 2017
Paul

2008 has really arrived. The fruit was really dark and rich

2008 has really arrived. The fruit was really dark and rich

Jan 13th, 2016
Arturo Kassel

Delicious. Velvety tannins, dark fruit, long finish. What's not to love.

Delicious. Velvety tannins, dark fruit, long finish. What's not to love.

Jul 30th, 2015
Kyle Deuso

Hoopes is amazing

Hoopes is amazing

Feb 22nd, 2014
Spencer Vultaggio

Always happy with hoops

Always happy with hoops

Jan 5th, 2014
Ben Madonna

Very heavy and lots of tannins right now. Probably because of 10 years old. Will be better tomorrow after some air.

Very heavy and lots of tannins right now. Probably because of 10 years old. Will be better tomorrow after some air.

Apr 20th, 2019
Danna Alfieri

Danna had this 10 years ago

Danna had this 10 years ago

Apr 12th, 2014