Happy Father's Day! Grand Cru #tokalon Cabernet, from @paulhobbswinery who is my guilty pleasure go-to #Napa producer. Umami laden Bing cherry, cassis, rich mocha, charcoal, and graphite, this is off the charts in complexity and depth. It should peak within 5 years for intensity and balance, and for wonks like me that like their wines with age, should easily stretch to 15-20 more years. In a great spot now, the umami thing is really pulling me in, surprisingly good mouth watering acidity too! Many try to achieve what Paul can do with ripeness but fail to achieve the intensity married with this careful balance. #paulhobbs
Happy Father's Day! Grand Cru #tokalon Cabernet, from @paulhobbswinery who is my guilty pleasure go-to #Napa producer. Umami laden Bing cherry, cassis, rich mocha, charcoal, and graphite, this is off the charts in complexity and depth. It should peak within 5 years for intensity and balance, and for wonks like me that like their wines with age, should easily stretch to 15-20 more years. In a great spot now, the umami thing is really pulling me in, surprisingly good mouth watering acidity too! Many try to achieve what Paul can do with ripeness but fail to achieve the intensity married with this careful balance. #paulhobbs
Jun 20th, 2016
This is a PG13wine but with a finish like the ultimate classic .. almost like a 16 time winner and looks like forum blue & Gold - sophisticated like the Lakers
This is a PG13wine but with a finish like the ultimate classic .. almost like a 16 time winner and looks like forum blue & Gold - sophisticated like the Lakers
May 17th, 2017
Way overrated , taste & smell artificial flavor. After decant awhile the taste even more weird than when it was opened. Don't know why it's rated so good?
Way overrated , taste & smell artificial flavor. After decant awhile the taste even more weird than when it was opened. Don't know why it's rated so good?
Jan 20th, 2017
Awesome - obviously way to young to even guess its potential. When you combine an top notch vineyard with a powerful vintage you expect greatness. This wine met the expectation and it will be a please to revisit in 10 years. Tasted blind.
Awesome - obviously way to young to even guess its potential. When you combine an top notch vineyard with a powerful vintage you expect greatness. This wine met the expectation and it will be a please to revisit in 10 years. Tasted blind.
May 3rd, 2016
Oakville, Napa Valley, California, USA
