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Paul Hobbs Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer To-Kalon Vineyard(2001)
Winemaker's Notes
The inky-purple color of this sumptuous wine is accompanied by a classic cabernet nose of tobacco smoke, creme de cassis, licorice and pencil lead. It boasts massive body, great purity and loads of intense, concentrated flavors of blackberry, plum and cedar. The nectar-like, unctuous midpalate is balanced by spice and firm tannins in its long, elegant finish. Alcohol 14.7%
Vineyard
Owner/Manager Andy Beckstoffer
Vineyard Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard
Appellation Oakville, Napa Valley
Clones 337 & read more...
The inky-purple color of this sumptuous wine is accompanied by a classic cabernet nose of tobacco smoke, creme de cassis, licorice and pencil lead. It boasts massive body, great purity and loads of intense, concentrated flavors of blackberry, plum and cedar. The nectar-like, unctuous midpalate is balanced by spice and firm tannins in its long, elegant finish. Alcohol 14.7%
Vineyard
Owner/Manager Andy Beckstoffer
Vineyard Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard
Appellation Oakville, Napa Valley
Clones 337 & read more...
- Stephen Tanzer
- International Wine Cellar
- Issue 114, May/June 2004
- 91(+?)
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July 2007
- Deep, full ruby. Cassis, bitter chocolate and mint on the nose; if the Hyde cabernet is in the style of Bordeaux, this is quintessential Napa Valley. Tightly wound and extremely primary, with flavors of black fruits, licorice and menthol. Very firmly built, even a bit ungiving today, with the wine's 85% new oak component contributing to its substantial tannic clout. Will merit an even higher score if bottle aging brings more generosity of texture.
- James Laube
- Wine Spectator
- 10/15/04
- 94/100
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October 2004
- November 2007
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No written review
- International Wine Cellar
- May-04
- 91(+?)
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May 2007
- Wine Advocate # 150
- Dec-03
- 98/100
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April 2008
