Paul Hobbs Cabernet Sauvignon, Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard
Oakville, Napa Valley
Reviews
The Wine Advocate
Robert Parker
168
12/26/2006
Score: 95+ points (100 possible)
Offers aromas of tobacco leaf, crème de cassis, graphite, flowers, and licorice in its full-bodied, powerful personality. There are layers of concentration, a multidimensional mouthfeel, and beautiful purity as well as nobility in this stunner. It should drink well for 20-25 years.
International Wine Cellar
Stephen Tanzer
May / June 2007
Score: 93 points (100 possible)
Deep red. Powerful dark berry aromas are complicated by cured tobacco, licorice, cedar and incense. Very sweet but poised, with expressive red and dark berry flavors supported by gentle acidity and framed by silky tannins. Gains weight with air, finishing lush and chewy, with outstanding length. As I went back to this it seemed to grow fresher.
Wine Spectator
James Laube
10/15/07
94 points
This pushes ripeness to the edge, yet it’s balanced, with spicy currant, cedary oak and hints of anise and cassis that are complex and deep without being heavy. The tannins are ripe and polished. Best from 2008 through 2015.
