Paul Hobbs
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley, California, USA
This is the entry level cab from Paul but is anything but entry level
This is the entry level cab from Paul but is anything but entry level
2 people found it helpfulFeb 11th, 2014
From a supposed "off vintage" Paul and his team nail it as this wine delivers in all aspects: color, nose, flavor, texture and finish. Personally I love Paul's wines and cut my teeth on his wines. Even if you dismiss all new world wine you can't ignore the perfect balance and concentration that Paul achieves. Truly unique wines that many try to be like in Napa but fail to achieve this kind of heady balance. It is indeed a style and is well done but not well copied, as much as many may try.
95% CS, 3% PV, 1% each CF/Merlot
Only 65% new oak for 20 months
Single vineyard sources: Properties: Nathan Coombs Estate, State Lane, Beckstoffer Dr. Crane, Beckstoffer Las Piedras, Stagecoach
From a supposed "off vintage" Paul and his team nail it as this wine delivers in all aspects: color, nose, flavor, texture and finish. Personally I love Paul's wines and cut my teeth on his wines. Even if you dismiss all new world wine you can't ignore the perfect balance and concentration that Paul achieves. Truly unique wines that many try to be like in Napa but fail to achieve this kind of heady balance. It is indeed a style and is well done but not well copied, as much as many may try.
95% CS, 3% PV, 1% each CF/Merlot
Only 65% new oak for 20 months
Single vineyard sources: Properties: Nathan Coombs Estate, State Lane, Beckstoffer Dr. Crane, Beckstoffer Las Piedras, Stagecoach
Do NOT discredit 2011. Just a beautiful vintage if done right.
Do NOT discredit 2011. Just a beautiful vintage if done right.
Feb 20th, 2015
Another rich chocolatey new leathery cab from Hobbs. Always love how balanced they are on the palate wth such a rich nose. Needs some time as tannins still pretty rough.
Another rich chocolatey new leathery cab from Hobbs. Always love how balanced they are on the palate wth such a rich nose. Needs some time as tannins still pretty rough.
Aug 13th, 2014
Deep ruby coloration. On the nose lavender, black olives, black licorice and black cherry. On the palate, very flat, cherry with a peppercorn and olive finish.
Deep ruby coloration. On the nose lavender, black olives, black licorice and black cherry. On the palate, very flat, cherry with a peppercorn and olive finish.
Oct 31st, 2020
When first tried this 2011 $95 🇺🇸 Cab was not showing well but since a few years ago it has evolved into a yummy 😈 drop - reminds me of the non overpowered 🇺🇸 Cabs of old 😉
4.25 ⭐️ / 92-93
🍇 95% Cab S, 3% Pet V, 1% Malbec, & 1% Cab F
🍷 Opaque dark ruby
👃 Chocolate covered blackcurrant w/ minerals, blueberry, plum, red berry, lavender, light oak & gravel
👄 Med+ body of rich warming dark berry & plummy damson fruits in creamy chocolate w/ blueberry & purple blackcurrant ooizing through
🎯 Long smooth velvety full flavoured dark fruit in gooey choc
When first tried this 2011 $95 🇺🇸 Cab was not showing well but since a few years ago it has evolved into a yummy 😈 drop - reminds me of the non overpowered 🇺🇸 Cabs of old 😉
4.25 ⭐️ / 92-93
🍇 95% Cab S, 3% Pet V, 1% Malbec, & 1% Cab F
🍷 Opaque dark ruby
👃 Chocolate covered blackcurrant w/ minerals, blueberry, plum, red berry, lavender, light oak & gravel
👄 Med+ body of rich warming dark berry & plummy damson fruits in creamy chocolate w/ blueberry & purple blackcurrant ooizing through
🎯 Long smooth velvety full flavoured dark fruit in gooey choc
