Paul Hobbs Napa Cab Sauv Las Piedras 2013

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Paul Hobbs
Label Name:
 
Napa Cab Sauv Las Piedras
Vintage:
 
2013
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Napa Valley (St. Helena)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.6%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 98; James Suckling 98; Wine Spectator 94; Vinous ~96; (approx

Tasting Note
Dense, full-bodied Cabernet showing blackberry, blackcurrant, blueberry, graphite, tobacco and smoked‑meat notes, with lavender and mineral undertones, ultra‑fine tannins and a long, focused finish.

Food Pairing
Dry‑aged ribeye, roast lamb, braised short ribs, venison, truffle or mushroom dishes; Asian pairings: Korean BBQ (bulgogi/galbi), Cantonese roasted duck/char siu, Sichuan braised beef, Indonesian beef rendang.

Production Method
Hand‑harvested fruit; cold soak and stainless‑steel fermentation with extended maceration; aged ~20–22 months in French oak barrels (majority new).

Vineyard Info
Paul Hobbs Winery (est. 1991) produces single‑vineyard Napa bottlings. Beckstoffer Las Piedras is a renowned St. Helena site known for mineral‑driven, low‑yield Cabernet Sauvignon.