Paul Hobbs

Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

9.425 ratings
9.74 pro ratings
St. Helena, 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
Craig Benner

Paul Hobbs always delivers.

Paul Hobbs always delivers.

1 person found it helpfulMay 25th, 2014
Marshall Parrish

The full montie, layers and layers of flavor. Opened at the perfect time

The full montie, layers and layers of flavor. Opened at the perfect time

Aug 9th, 2015
Tom Kobylarz

Never fails to deliver pleasure, red currants and licorice, cedar, and kirsch.

Never fails to deliver pleasure, red currants and licorice, cedar, and kirsch.

Jul 5th, 2015
Tom Kobylarz

All that indeed! Voluptuous, expressive, this is showy and not at all over the top. Hits every flavor bell on the palate for deliciousness and purity.

All that indeed! Voluptuous, expressive, this is showy and not at all over the top. Hits every flavor bell on the palate for deliciousness and purity.

Dec 26th, 2014
Jenifer Freebairn

I am forever a devil's advocate but this is one of our greatest achievements - fruit, mid palate, earth, tannin, acid; it's all there and deliciously so.

I am forever a devil's advocate but this is one of our greatest achievements - fruit, mid palate, earth, tannin, acid; it's all there and deliciously so.

Nov 30th, 2014
C. Cole

Exceptional as always, this time with braised beef.

Exceptional as always, this time with braised beef.

Nov 23rd, 2023
Eric L.

Very nice. Seems fully mature at this point, but still quite lively. Nice balance of fruit with leather and earthy flavors.

Very nice. Seems fully mature at this point, but still quite lively. Nice balance of fruit with leather and earthy flavors.

Jan 1st, 2019
Lacey English

One of the best.

One of the best.

Sep 20th, 2016
Charles Hetzel

2005 Paul Hobbs Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley #napa #cabernet #delectable - huge blackberry coffee cassis / incredible 10 year old Beckstoffer in a great spot right now

2005 Paul Hobbs Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley #napa #cabernet #delectable - huge blackberry coffee cassis / incredible 10 year old Beckstoffer in a great spot right now

Dec 31st, 2015
Paul Schmidt

Well made but the sweetness and heat was over the top. Had this with numerous other cult wines and it stood out like a Mack truck. Maybe try again with some air.

Well made but the sweetness and heat was over the top. Had this with numerous other cult wines and it stood out like a Mack truck. Maybe try again with some air.

Sep 1st, 2015