Still very young and the oak needs to burn off in big way. Blue and black fruit, coffee, black soil rocks.
Still very young and the oak needs to burn off in big way. Blue and black fruit, coffee, black soil rocks.
May 11th, 2026
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%!
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%!
Nov 9th, 2024
2017 was off the hook
Oct 19th, 2021Delicious and smoking
Oct 19th, 2021
09’ Paul Hobbs Dr Crane . Needs a short decanting, it’s ready to go.
09’ Paul Hobbs Dr Crane . Needs a short decanting, it’s ready to go.
Oct 3rd, 2020
Bad pic, but amazing bottle..all the players here...blackcherry/blackberries, mint, jalapeño, bell pepper, tannin everywhere yet well integrated and acid holding it all together...just what I like...
Bad pic, but amazing bottle..all the players here...blackcherry/blackberries, mint, jalapeño, bell pepper, tannin everywhere yet well integrated and acid holding it all together...just what I like...
Aug 30th, 2020
My favorite Beckstoffer Vineyard, and one of the best representations of it. Outstanding balance, lovely fruit and acidity, strong tannins, rich and full on the palate with a nice long finish.
My favorite Beckstoffer Vineyard, and one of the best representations of it. Outstanding balance, lovely fruit and acidity, strong tannins, rich and full on the palate with a nice long finish.
Sep 20th, 2018
The Stone Temple Pilots said it best: PLUSH.
The Stone Temple Pilots said it best: PLUSH.
Aug 25th, 2018When I think Dr. Crane the first thing that comes to mind is graphite and the graphite component on the Hobbs comes through in full effect here. I catch some toasted oak, cassis, dark chocolate and something sweeter like date or fig. This is a silky wine with polish to spare.
When I think Dr. Crane the first thing that comes to mind is graphite and the graphite component on the Hobbs comes through in full effect here. I catch some toasted oak, cassis, dark chocolate and something sweeter like date or fig. This is a silky wine with polish to spare.
Jun 28th, 2018
Not all 2011 are created equally!
Not all 2011 are created equally!
Jan 4th, 2018
St. Helena, Napa Valley, California, USA
