Paul Hobbs Cabernet Sauvignon, Stagecoach Vineyard
Napa Valley
Reviews
The Wine Advocate
Robert Parker
Vol. 150
12/23/2003
Score: 91 (100 possible)
The Cabernet Sauvignons from Paul Hobbs are brilliant in both 2001 and 2002.
More rustic tannin as well as a hint of astringency are noticeable in the 2001 Cabernet Sauvignon Stagecoach Vineyard (planted on a hillside above the Oakville Crossroads, near the famed Dalla Valle and Backus vineyards). Full-bodied and powerful, this macho effort needs to calm down. Notes of lead pencil shavings, crème de cassis, smoke, and licorice are followed by a full-bodied, intense red. It should shed enough tannin to become well-balanced.
Wine Spectator
James Laube
10/15/2004
Score: 93 (100 possible)
Impressive for its range of intense, concentrated flavors that fan out on the palate, revealing extra dimensions of richness and depth, with firm, juicy plum, currant, anise and mocha flavors that fold together nicely, ending with a firm rich, tannic aftertaste. Best from 2005 through 2012. 516 cases made.
Wine Spectator
10/154/2004
Score: 93 (100 possible)
Impressive for its range of intense, concentrated flavors that fan out on the palate, revealing extra dimensions of richness and depth, with firm, juicy plum, currant, anise and mocha flavors that fold together nicely, ending with a firm, rich, tannic aftertaste. Best through 2005-2012
