Paul Hobbs
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley, California, USA
My favorite domestic and Argentinian producer, all these years later Paul Hobbs' wines don't miss a beat! Not to mention my favorite all time vintage 2002! Color: A velvety, ruby red core, with a tad of brick color before the outer band of rose. Nose: Black cherry, licorice, a bit of creme and dried purple flowers throw secondary aromas. Palate: Waves of black cherry, cedar notes, the purple flowers, and some round creaminess like creme d'cassis, the texture is sharing both mature and youthful traits with the latter still holding sway. Good acidity, medium-fine tannins and a long finish, this absolutely is my favorite vintage of this wine.
My favorite domestic and Argentinian producer, all these years later Paul Hobbs' wines don't miss a beat! Not to mention my favorite all time vintage 2002! Color: A velvety, ruby red core, with a tad of brick color before the outer band of rose. Nose: Black cherry, licorice, a bit of creme and dried purple flowers throw secondary aromas. Palate: Waves of black cherry, cedar notes, the purple flowers, and some round creaminess like creme d'cassis, the texture is sharing both mature and youthful traits with the latter still holding sway. Good acidity, medium-fine tannins and a long finish, this absolutely is my favorite vintage of this wine.
Jul 19th, 2013Not the best bottle of this I have ever had, but this is from a different batch. The nose and palate showed savory notes with plum sauce, mocha, and black muddled fruits. The nose is very expressive and potent, flowing from the glass as if the flavors are evaporating and finding my nose. The tannins are medium and fully integrated into the wine. Drink now! #napa #paulhobbs
Not the best bottle of this I have ever had, but this is from a different batch. The nose and palate showed savory notes with plum sauce, mocha, and black muddled fruits. The nose is very expressive and potent, flowing from the glass as if the flavors are evaporating and finding my nose. The tannins are medium and fully integrated into the wine. Drink now! #napa #paulhobbs
May 18th, 20132002 vintage in November 2021. Still holding fruit in the front, good color, and a pleasant bottle of wine. After being open a half hour it showed some fatigue and became a bit drying in the back. Probably a little past it’s prime but still good with a steak.
2002 vintage in November 2021. Still holding fruit in the front, good color, and a pleasant bottle of wine. After being open a half hour it showed some fatigue and became a bit drying in the back. Probably a little past it’s prime but still good with a steak.
Nov 8th, 2021
Classic Napa cab from Paul Hobbs, this one is probably past peak by a couple of years but still drinking beautifully. Great aromatics, full-bodied on the palate with great balance, it's an example of how well CA wines can age with a great winemaker at the wheel!
Classic Napa cab from Paul Hobbs, this one is probably past peak by a couple of years but still drinking beautifully. Great aromatics, full-bodied on the palate with great balance, it's an example of how well CA wines can age with a great winemaker at the wheel!
May 10th, 2016
jesus had this 7 years ago
jesus had this 7 years ago
Nov 9th, 2016