Paul Hobbs Nathan Coombs Cristina's Signature 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Paul Hobbs
Label Name:
 
Nathan Coombs Cristina's Signature
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Nathan Coombs Estate, Coombsville, Napa Valley, California
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Cabernet Franc, 4% Petit Verdot, 2% Merlot
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 99/100; Jeb Dunnuck 95/100; Vinous 95/100; Jane Anson 97/100; Jonathan Cristaldi 95/100

Tasting Note
Black cherry and cassis with graphite, espresso, dark chocolate, wild herbs and a saline mineral thread. Medium‑full palate with fine-grained tannins, fresh acidity and a long, savory finish with tobacco and subtle floral lift.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, braised short ribs, roast lamb, aged cheddar. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi/galbi), Cantonese char siu, Peking duck, Szechuan beef or beef rendang.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, sorted; native-yeast fermentations with ~27-day maceration, pump-overs and délestage; barrel-aged in French oak (≈45% new); spontaneous malolactic in barrel.

Vineyard Info
Paul Hobbs' Nathan Coombs Estate in Coombsville (acquired 2012). Cristina's Signature is a cuvée created by Paul Hobbs' wife Cristina for the estate/La Place distribution, showcasing volcanic soils and cool-climate balance.