| Category: | Red Wines |
| Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
| Producer: | Paul Hobbs |
| Label Name: | Napa Cab Sauv Las Piedras |
| 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.
Paul Hobbs Napa Cab Sauv Las Piedras 2014
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