Paul Hobbs

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

9.3668 ratings
9.297 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
Austin Hohnke

What is the appeal here? Grossly lacking in acidity and any level of complexity. Way too expensive for goods received.

What is the appeal here? Grossly lacking in acidity and any level of complexity. Way too expensive for goods received.

Nov 7th, 2024
Gregory Fulchiero

A sleeper surprise and in a perfect drinking window. Loaded with singed jalapeño and aromas of damp earth. Velvety tannins. Kept getting better in the glass moment by moment.

A sleeper surprise and in a perfect drinking window. Loaded with singed jalapeño and aromas of damp earth. Velvety tannins. Kept getting better in the glass moment by moment.

Sep 3rd, 2020
Austin Hohnke

This is in its final year or two but it is delicious. Better with air, the palate is full of black cherry, cassis, stewed plum, with exceptional oak integration. I can’t imagine paying $80 a bottle, but I found this for $19.25 and it WAY over delivered at that insane price point.

This is in its final year or two but it is delicious. Better with air, the palate is full of black cherry, cassis, stewed plum, with exceptional oak integration. I can’t imagine paying $80 a bottle, but I found this for $19.25 and it WAY over delivered at that insane price point.

Mar 23rd, 2019
Rob Brobst III

Good wine but not worth the $$$

Good wine but not worth the $$$

Nov 1st, 2018
Shawn R

Entry level cab that competes with a very crowded field.

Entry level cab that competes with a very crowded field.

Oct 25th, 2018
ADAM STROMFELD

Soft cooked Red cherries tar and dark fruit well balanced soft tannins.

Soft cooked Red cherries tar and dark fruit well balanced soft tannins.

Jun 13th, 2018
Chris McClellan

Still with incredible red/black fruits, leather, coffee, med plus tannis, acid well balanced, oak (french) obviously present with some new oak. Delicious, paired it with nothing!

Still with incredible red/black fruits, leather, coffee, med plus tannis, acid well balanced, oak (french) obviously present with some new oak. Delicious, paired it with nothing!

Jan 13th, 2018
Shay A
9.3

Surprisingly, this was my first Paul Hobbs experience. I know the Roy Estate was WOTN, but based on overall value, this may take the cake. Not as age worthy as the Roy, but this is straight up velvet right now. Dark in the glass, slow legs, and an absolute treat to enjoy.

Surprisingly, this was my first Paul Hobbs experience. I know the Roy Estate was WOTN, but based on overall value, this may take the cake. Not as age worthy as the Roy, but this is straight up velvet right now. Dark in the glass, slow legs, and an absolute treat to enjoy.

3 people found it helpfulOct 12th, 2016
Mike R
9.3

This wine is tasting better this time than last time - subtle tannins but plenty of dark fruit structured into the wine - finish is good but still a little young for me

This wine is tasting better this time than last time - subtle tannins but plenty of dark fruit structured into the wine - finish is good but still a little young for me

2 people found it helpfulAug 28th, 2016
Ryan Carey

Founder Wine Confidential

9.1

Good wine. Expensive, but very nice

Good wine. Expensive, but very nice

2 people found it helpfulNov 28th, 2015