Paul Hobbs Beckstoffer Las Piedras Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Paul Hobbs
Label Name:
 
Beckstoffer Las Piedras Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage:
 
2014
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Napa Valley (St. Helena)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.7%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 98; Robert Parker / Wine Advocate 95–95+; Vinous (Antonio Galloni) 95; Wine Spectator 93. Sources:

Tasting Note
Dense blackcurrant and blackberry with mocha, graphite, lavender and bay leaf; savory herbs and baking spice. Velvety, concentrated, powerful tannins and a long mineral-tinged finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roast rack of lamb, venison stew, aged cheddar. Asian: Korean BBQ (galbi/bulgogi), char siu, spicy Sichuan beef, teriyaki-style beef.

Production Method
100% Cabernet Sauvignon from Beckstoffer Las Piedras; small-lot fermentation with extended maceration and ~18 months in French oak barrels.

Vineyard Info
Produced by Paul Hobbs from the Beckstoffer Las Piedras Vineyard (St. Helena). Las Piedras is a gravelly/pebbly site owned by Andy Beckstoffer; Paul Hobbs founded his winery in 1991.