Ample black currant aromas overflowing from my glass. Oak. Roses. Spices. Black berry. Still fresh, but rounded. Balanced sweetness and spiciness. 2 hours, tropical fruits? Melted tannic, so smooth. With bitterness is also impacted. Vanilla, oak. Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Paul Hobbs Wines 18 @14960, Toscan, 240914
Ample black currant aromas overflowing from my glass. Oak. Roses. Spices. Black berry. Still fresh, but rounded. Balanced sweetness and spiciness. 2 hours, tropical fruits? Melted tannic, so smooth. With bitterness is also impacted. Vanilla, oak. Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Paul Hobbs Wines 18 @14960, Toscan, 240914
Sep 14th, 2024What a night. Dinner with Paul Hobbs, lots of stories and Napa history.
WINES:
Hobbs Blanc de Noir, Russian River
Hilick & Hobbs dry riesling, Seneca Lake, NY
Hobbs George Menini vineyard chard
Hobbs pinot noir, Russian River
Hobbs cabernet, Coombsville
Hobbs Dr. Crane vineyard cabernet
FOOD:
Sea scallop carpaccio
Hudson Valley foie gras & stone fruit
Blue fish tuna poke
Veal tomahawk
Truffle crusted lamb loin
Herb crusted venison chop
The Galette (flat crusty cakes)
What a night. Dinner with Paul Hobbs, lots of stories and Napa history.
WINES:
Hobbs Blanc de Noir, Russian River
Hilick & Hobbs dry riesling, Seneca Lake, NY
Hobbs George Menini vineyard chard
Hobbs pinot noir, Russian River
Hobbs cabernet, Coombsville
Hobbs Dr. Crane vineyard cabernet
FOOD:
Sea scallop carpaccio
Hudson Valley foie gras & stone fruit
Blue fish tuna poke
Veal tomahawk
Truffle crusted lamb loin
Herb crusted venison chop
The Galette (flat crusty cakes)
Jul 22nd, 2023