Paul Hobbs
CrossBarn Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley, California, USA
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.
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, 2017Nice nose of blue and black fruits. Palette is moderately sweet with tannins that are already integrated. Good second wine that will not support cellaring. Drink over the next 12 months.
Nice nose of blue and black fruits. Palette is moderately sweet with tannins that are already integrated. Good second wine that will not support cellaring. Drink over the next 12 months.
May 28th, 2017
Smooth, with an excellent bouquet that slowly finishes with dark berry nose.
Smooth, with an excellent bouquet that slowly finishes with dark berry nose.
Aug 22nd, 2019
Enjoyed a bottle of 2014 Paul Hobbs Crossbarn Cabernet with friends, steaks, & sweet potato fries. Very enjoyable & well-rounded. Blackberry and currant, long finish. At $50, a bit pricier than my typical bottle. But this is a big wine.
Enjoyed a bottle of 2014 Paul Hobbs Crossbarn Cabernet with friends, steaks, & sweet potato fries. Very enjoyable & well-rounded. Blackberry and currant, long finish. At $50, a bit pricier than my typical bottle. But this is a big wine.
Mar 10th, 2019
Christmas 2018 gift from Jeff; got better on the 2nd and 3rd day
Christmas 2018 gift from Jeff; got better on the 2nd and 3rd day
Jan 5th, 2019
Balanced fruit. Slightly vegetative. Baking spices. Nice tannins. Delicious.
Balanced fruit. Slightly vegetative. Baking spices. Nice tannins. Delicious.
Nov 28th, 2018