Paul Hobbs Napa Valley Coombsville Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Paul Hobbs
Label Name:
 
Napa Valley Coombsville Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Napa Valley (Coombsville AVA)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
83% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cabernet Franc, 6% Petit Verdot, 4% Merlot
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Tasting Panel 98; James Suckling 97; Jeb Dunnuck 95; Wine Enthusiast 94; Wine Spectator 93

Tasting Note
Brambly blackberry and cassis with graphite, cedar, dark chocolate, thyme and oyster‑shell minerality. Focused, vibrant acidity, ultra‑fine dusty tannins and a long, mineral‑tinged finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, braised short ribs, aged cheddar. Asian: Korean BBQ (galbi), Peking duck, char siu, Sichuan pepper beef, miso‑glazed eggplant.

Production Method
Hand‑harvested fruit; small stainless fermentations with indigenous yeasts, ~29‑day maceration; ~18 months in French oak (≈53% new); bottled unfined and unfiltered.

Vineyard Info
Paul Hobbs acquired estate holdings in Coombsville (Nathan Coombs vineyard) and produces precise, terroir‑driven Cabernet blends from the cooler southeastern Napa ridge. Winery established reputation in Sonoma and Napa.