Paul Hobbs
Hyde Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
Carneros, North Coast, California, USA
After the Paul Hobbs Pinot the other night, decided to go with the Cab, Hyde Vineyard 2002. Excellent choice. Just cannot go wrong with any Hobbs wine. Just a shame he had to discontinue the Michael Black Merlot.
After the Paul Hobbs Pinot the other night, decided to go with the Cab, Hyde Vineyard 2002. Excellent choice. Just cannot go wrong with any Hobbs wine. Just a shame he had to discontinue the Michael Black Merlot.
1 person found it helpfulMay 23rd, 2016
2002 by Paul Hobbs is unbeatable, maybe his best class of Cabernets, though in a few years I am sure 2007 will be a staunch competitor. Red and purple color, the nose is a little funky, but the palate is fantastic with bright red fruits like cherry and raspberry, a touch of dusty mocha, the palate is plenty young, easily another 5-7 years here. Bright acidity and silky tannins. Shows the Carneros cool climate in spades.
2002 by Paul Hobbs is unbeatable, maybe his best class of Cabernets, though in a few years I am sure 2007 will be a staunch competitor. Red and purple color, the nose is a little funky, but the palate is fantastic with bright red fruits like cherry and raspberry, a touch of dusty mocha, the palate is plenty young, easily another 5-7 years here. Bright acidity and silky tannins. Shows the Carneros cool climate in spades.
1 person found it helpfulNov 8th, 2014
From back when I could still afford Hobbs' single vineyard designate cabs (prices have really gone up), this is drinking just beautifully right now. I know the Beckstoffer To-Kalon gets all the (well-deserved) accolades, but I've always felt his Hyde Vineyard wines are underrated. The cooler climate of Carneros comes through in the form of more earthiness, but Hobbs picks the grapes at just the right time to balance acidity while avoiding the dominating bell pepper notes one often gets from cool climate cabs. No need to decant this one: it was terrific from start to finish (not sure it has a lot more time, so if you have it I'd consider drinking with the next few years). Terrific wine from a great producer.
From back when I could still afford Hobbs' single vineyard designate cabs (prices have really gone up), this is drinking just beautifully right now. I know the Beckstoffer To-Kalon gets all the (well-deserved) accolades, but I've always felt his Hyde Vineyard wines are underrated. The cooler climate of Carneros comes through in the form of more earthiness, but Hobbs picks the grapes at just the right time to balance acidity while avoiding the dominating bell pepper notes one often gets from cool climate cabs. No need to decant this one: it was terrific from start to finish (not sure it has a lot more time, so if you have it I'd consider drinking with the next few years). Terrific wine from a great producer.
Jan 3rd, 2016
Wow. A beautiful wine. Well-integrated with a long finish. In the right place now.
Wow. A beautiful wine. Well-integrated with a long finish. In the right place now.
Dec 24th, 2015
Nils had this 10 years ago
Nils had this 10 years ago
Dec 25th, 2014