Paul Hobbs Cabernet Sauvignon, Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard
Oakville, Napa Valley
Reviews
California Grapevine
Vol. 28
12/2002
Score: 86 (100 possible)
Medium-dark ruby; attractive, intense, herbal, toasty, cedary, cherry and red currant aroma with notes of dill and vanilla; full body; big, rich, plush, concentrated, high-extract, cedary, toasty, tarrish, black currant and very ripe black cherry fruit flavors; full tannin, harsh, slightly bitter finish; lingering aftertaste. Needs another three to five more years of bottle aging. Highly recommended.
The Wine Advocate
Robert Parker
Vol. 142
10/31/2002
Score: 92 (100 possible)
The potentially most profound and complex of this trio is the 1999 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Vineyard. It boasts cedar, black currant, and toast characteristics as well as great richness, full body, superb purity, layers of fruit, and high tannin. There are 312 cases of this superb 1999. However, patience will be required. Anticipated maturity: 2006-2016.
Wine Spectator
11/15/2002
Score: 93 (100 possible)
Smooth, ripe and seductive, with wonderful purity of fruit centered around ripe plumb, black cherry, blackberry and currant. Gains points for its supple texture, elegance and nuance, with a long, measured aftertaste that picks up anise and mineral flavors. Tannins are ripe and very well-integrated, with some heat on the finish. Best from 2004-2012
