2005
Paul Hobbs Cabernet Sauvignon, Stagecoach Vineyard Napa Valley
Winemaker's Notes
From its dense, saturated ruby hue to its earthy, cigar box nose, this cabernet sauvignon commands attention and suggests a cellar-worthy wine. More than evident on the palate right now is the great intensity, depth and structure it possesses. Pure, focused flavors of black cherry, currant and tobacco coat the mouth, while notes of forest floor and pencil shavings add further dimension and nuance. A lingering finish offers balanced acidity and firm, chewy tannins. Alcohol 15.1%
Vineyard
Owner/Manager
Jan Krupp
Vineyard
Stagecoach Vineyard
Appellation
Napa Valley
Clones
7 & 337
Vineyard Age
Planted in 1997
Site
Mountaintop with rocky, red volcanic, clay-loam soils with southwest exposure
Yield
3.4 tons / acre
Harvest
Harvest Date
October 26
Harvest Brix
25.6°
Growing Season
Extended cool weather and rains in spring resulted in late bud break in Napa Valley. A long, temperate growing season followed however, allowing for slow, full and even ripening of the fruit and development of tannins. Harvest of cabernet sauvignon began later than usual, running from October 11 through November 2.
Winemaking
• Hand-harvested grapes
• Fermented in small, closed-top stainless steel fermentors with indigenous yeasts
• 5 day cold soak, 34 days total maceration
• Spontaneous malolactic fermentation in barrels
• Aged 19 months in French oak barrels; 95% new
• Varietal Composition: 98% Cabernet Sauvignon & 2% Cabernet Franc
• Unblended, unfined and unfiltered; Bottled July 2007
