Paul Hobbs Cabernet Sauvignon, Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard
Oakville, Napa Valley
The Wine Advocate
Robert Parker
Vol. 150
12/23/2003
Score: 98+ (100 possible)
The Cabernet Sauvignons from Paul Hobbs are brilliant in both 2001 and 2002.
A compelling, potentially legendary effort, there are 896 cases of the 2001 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Vineyard To Kalon. An inky/purple color is accompanied by a classic Cabernet nose of tobacco smoke, crème de cassis, licorice, and lead pencil. It boasts massive body, great purity, loads of intensity as well as concentration, and a nectar-like unctousity on the mid-palate and finish. This tannic, unevolved baby tastes like a California version of a Paulliac first-growth. It's that special! Anticipated maturity: 2010-2030.
