Paul Hobbs
CrossBarn Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley, California, USA
2018 -Vintage -Out of 375ml or half bottle - still violet rim deep blackberry fruit , currants, oregano , med acidity big rough tannins big alcohol on the finish ( better on the aromatics than the mouth) 14.5% abv
2018 -Vintage -Out of 375ml or half bottle - still violet rim deep blackberry fruit , currants, oregano , med acidity big rough tannins big alcohol on the finish ( better on the aromatics than the mouth) 14.5% abv
Mar 15th, 2023
It’s time to get my #FridayCabernetfix. Here is a nice one from Napa Valley.
Dark purple in color with a purplish rim.
Fruity nose of black plums, black currants, coffee, oak, cedar, leather, tobacco, vanilla, licorice, spices, dark chocolates, peppercorn and pencil lead.
Full bodied and smooth with medium acidity and long legs.
Dry and fruity on the palate with blackberries, black currants, plums, cooked cherries, cedar, vanilla, spices, tobacco leaf, espresso, cola, light vegetables, pencil lead and peppercorn.
Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cranberries.
This Napa Cabernet is very enjoyable by itself or with food. Showing nice complexity and a great mouthfeel. Spicy and rich.
Needs a couple of hours to open up and show the tannins, but tasty right out of the bottle.
Robert Parker 91 points. Wine Enthusiasts 87 Points.
This 5 year old is drinking very nicely now and will get better in the next 5 years.
I sipped on it all by itself. Delicious.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
92 points.
$50.
It’s time to get my #FridayCabernetfix. Here is a nice one from Napa Valley.
Dark purple in color with a purplish rim.
Fruity nose of black plums, black currants, coffee, oak, cedar, leather, tobacco, vanilla, licorice, spices, dark chocolates, peppercorn and pencil lead.
Full bodied and smooth with medium acidity and long legs.
Dry and fruity on the palate with blackberries, black currants, plums, cooked cherries, cedar, vanilla, spices, tobacco leaf, espresso, cola, light vegetables, pencil lead and peppercorn.
Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cranberries.
This Napa Cabernet is very enjoyable by itself or with food. Showing nice complexity and a great mouthfeel. Spicy and rich.
Needs a couple of hours to open up and show the tannins, but tasty right out of the bottle.
Robert Parker 91 points. Wine Enthusiasts 87 Points.
This 5 year old is drinking very nicely now and will get better in the next 5 years.
I sipped on it all by itself. Delicious.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
92 points.
$50.
It's time for my #FridayCabernetfix. Here is a delicious one.
Dark ruby in color with a short purple rim.
Fruity nose of blackberries, blueberries, cherries, cedar, leather, earth, vanilla, licorice, spices, chocolates, tobacco, peppercorn, mocha and coffee.
Full bodied, bold and smooth, with medium acidity and long legs.
Dry and fruity on the palate with blackberries, black currants, vanilla, licorice, spices, tobacco, chocolates, light herbs, mocha, coke and light earth.
Medium finish with fine tannins and tangy cherries.
This is a very tasty Napa Cabernet based Bordeaux blend. Well balanced and enjoyable by itself or with food.
Showing nice complexity and a great mouthfeel. Very typical for a Napa Cabernet with lots of cedar and vanilla flavors.
Good right out of the bottle and better as it opens up. Will get better in the next 5 to 10 years.
I had it all by itself. Great wine from a great vintage. Yummy and delicious.
A blend of 92% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Cabernet Franc, 3% Merlot and 2% Petit Verdot.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
92 points.
$55.
It's time for my #FridayCabernetfix. Here is a delicious one.
Dark ruby in color with a short purple rim.
Fruity nose of blackberries, blueberries, cherries, cedar, leather, earth, vanilla, licorice, spices, chocolates, tobacco, peppercorn, mocha and coffee.
Full bodied, bold and smooth, with medium acidity and long legs.
Dry and fruity on the palate with blackberries, black currants, vanilla, licorice, spices, tobacco, chocolates, light herbs, mocha, coke and light earth.
Medium finish with fine tannins and tangy cherries.
This is a very tasty Napa Cabernet based Bordeaux blend. Well balanced and enjoyable by itself or with food.
Showing nice complexity and a great mouthfeel. Very typical for a Napa Cabernet with lots of cedar and vanilla flavors.
Good right out of the bottle and better as it opens up. Will get better in the next 5 to 10 years.
I had it all by itself. Great wine from a great vintage. Yummy and delicious.
A blend of 92% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Cabernet Franc, 3% Merlot and 2% Petit Verdot.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
92 points.
$55.
Deep ruby, with pronounced aromas of cassis, violet, blackberry - this is classic Napa Cab. Ripe tannins, good acidity, great length and very satisfying
Deep ruby, with pronounced aromas of cassis, violet, blackberry - this is classic Napa Cab. Ripe tannins, good acidity, great length and very satisfying
Aug 21st, 2018
Serviceable, but presented with a high phenolic content. On the palette it was angular. Not well behaved. This is a pass and a surprise.
Serviceable, but presented with a high phenolic content. On the palette it was angular. Not well behaved. This is a pass and a surprise.
Oct 14th, 2017
Balance and structure. Not overly ripe, good acid to balance the fruit. A little over priced. At $25 this would be an outstanding wine.
Balance and structure. Not overly ripe, good acid to balance the fruit. A little over priced. At $25 this would be an outstanding wine.
2 people found it helpfulJan 4th, 2015
Robust nose with oak up front. Decanting leafs to a firm palate with nice oak and red fruit on the palate. Loooooong finish. Tons of aging potential. Love this wine.
Robust nose with oak up front. Decanting leafs to a firm palate with nice oak and red fruit on the palate. Loooooong finish. Tons of aging potential. Love this wine.
2 people found it helpfulApr 21st, 2013Excellent blend (80% cab, 16% merlot and 4% cab franc) from Napa (Paul Hobbs). Complex, low tannins and acidity, full bodied, tones of vanilla, blackberry, dark cherries and plum.
Long lasting in the mouth and super smooth and well balanced.
2013 was a great vintage in Napa and this wine is a good represantation of it.
Excellent blend (80% cab, 16% merlot and 4% cab franc) from Napa (Paul Hobbs). Complex, low tannins and acidity, full bodied, tones of vanilla, blackberry, dark cherries and plum.
Long lasting in the mouth and super smooth and well balanced.
2013 was a great vintage in Napa and this wine is a good represantation of it.
Amit had this 9 years ago
Amit had this 9 years ago
1 person found it helpfulJun 17th, 2016