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Paul Hobbs Cabernet Sauvignon Nathan Coombs Estate 2013
The Winery
Paul Hobbs Winery
Paul Hobbs Winery was founded in 1991 by its devoted winemaker of the same name who focused on using minimally invasive winemaking techniques to create products true to their varietals. Located in the city of Sebastapol, the winery focuses on single-varietal made from Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Chardonnay from leading vineyards spanning from Sonoma to Napa County.
The 2002 “Beckstoffer To Kalon” Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon is one of an exclusive group of wines to reach 100 points awarded by Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate. The visual, bouquet and palate characteristics are most remarkable for their striking and dynamic attributes in each unique statement of the wine. Their level of quality has continued as the winery has developed over the years, and Benchmark Wine Group is delighted to share it with you.
Summary
The Paul Hobbs Cabernet Sauvignon Nathan Coombs Estate 2013, hailing from the newly recognized Coombsville AVA in Napa, showcases the region's unique volcanic terroir. This wine is a blend that includes Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, aged for approximately 20 months in mostly new French oak. The 2013 vintage is noted for its dry, even growing season, resulting in concentrated fruit and remarkable structure. Tasting notes highlight rich layers of blackberry, cassis, and plum, complemented by hints of licorice and spice. This wine exhibits a firm backbone of tannins and balanced acidity, with a long, mineral-driven finish, making it suitable for aging over the next 20 to 30 years.
Tasting Notes
- V97
- The 2012 is a racy, voluptuous Monte Bello built on a core of sweet red fruit, with striking perfume, silky tannins and fabulous overall balance. The 2012 is of course an infant, and the new oak is still evident. As Vinous readers know, Monte Bello is a…
- WA96
- From their own estate, the 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Nathan Coombs Estate has a little Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot in the blend. This is a beauty with loads of minerality, almost liquefied rock-like character, and plenty of spicy red and black currants moving toward blueberry and blackberry. It is rich, shows some licorice, a layered texture and a long, long finish. This is another 20 to 30-year wine, as are all of these 2013s.
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