Paul Hobbs Cabernet Sauvignon, Stagecoach Vineyard
Napa Valley
Reviews
The Wine Advocate
Robert Parker
Vol. 162
12/26/2006
Score: 94+ (100 possible)
From an Oakville hillside vineyard, the 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon Stagecoach Vineyard possesses a dense purple color, a scorched earth/broodingly backward, volcanic style, and extraordinary concentration as well as richness. A tightly-knit personality and a tannic structure suggest patience will be required. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2022.
International Wine Cellar
Stephen Tanzer
May - June 2006
Score: 90 - 92 (100 possible)
Good medium ruby. Dusty blackberry, cassis, licorice and menthol on the nose. Juicy but tightly wound, with a cassis flavor intensified by bright acids. A bit youthfully aggressive at present, with the wine's fairly strong tannins currently dominating its fruit. But this is pure and nicely delineated cabernet with the structure to develop in bottle.
Wine Spectator
James Laube
10/15/07
92 points
Very ripe yet well-proportioned, with rich, zesty black cherry and wild berry fruit that’s fleshy and opulent, turning elegant and refined. Best from 2008 through 2014.
