Crossbarn by Paul Hobbs Sonoma Coast Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Crossbarn by Paul Hobbs
Label Name:
 
Sonoma Coast Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Sonoma County (Alexander Valley & Moon Mountain)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 93; Vinous 91; Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 90; Wine Enthusiast 92

Tasting Note
Blackcurrant, blackberry and Morello cherry with cedar, dried flowers and herbal bay; juicy, fine-grained tannins, balanced acidity and a long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roasted lamb, mushroom risotto, aged cheddar. Asian: Korean BBQ (galbi/bulgogi), Chinese char siu or braised beef, beef rendang, spicy Szechuan beef.

Production Method
Hand-harvested at night, fermented largely with native yeasts, spontaneous malolactic fermentation; aged ~18 months in small French oak barrels (≈12% new); bottled unfined.

Vineyard Info
Crossbarn is Paul Hobbs’ value-focused label (est. 2000), made in Sebastopol. Fruit sourced from Sonoma County sites including Alexander Valley and Moon Mountain; emphasis on sustainable farming and gentle winemaking.