Reviews & Ratings

2011 Paul Hobbs Winery Cabernet Sauvignon "Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard"

Winery: Paul Hobbs Winery

Vintage: 2011

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard"

Wine Category: Cabernet Sauvignon

Grape blend: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: St. Helena

State or country: CA

Price: $175

Cases produced: 752

KWG Score: 92.4 (based on 5 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (92)

Review date: May 4, 2014

Wine Review: I am big fan of the Dr. Crane Vineyard. It always seems to produce top notch wines. This one is no exception. It is dark ruby colored and opens with an attractive black currant and red cherry bouquet with a hint of blueberry and eucalyptus. On the palate, thus wine is medium to full bodied, fruit forward and has a very nice presence. The flavor profile is a very tasty black currant and black plum blend with notes of pomegranate and very nicely integrated oak and faint minerality. The finish is dry and its moderate tannins are well controlled and stick around nicely. I would pair this very nice Cabernet with a New York strip steak. Enjoy – Ken

Winemaker Notes: Behind the deep amethyst color lies an intense and brooding wine with aromas of dark wild berries, sandalwood, cedar, lavender, and bacon fat. Mouthwatering blueberry and spice cake flavors are interwoven with a solid core of faceted, ultra-fine grain tannin. Textured and seamless, this wine shows exceptional purity and harmony, and the finish is long, taught, and complex.

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