Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Paul Hobbs
Label Name:
 
Napa Cab Sauv To Kalon
Vintage:
 
2012
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Oakville, Napa Valley
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.8%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Advocate (Robert Parker) 97/100; Vinous 96/100; Decanter 97/100; James Suckling 95/100; Wine Spectator 94/100

Tasting Note
Dense black-fruit core of blackberry, blueberry and cassis with aromas of charcoal, graphite, cedar, vanilla and spice. Full-bodied, velvety texture, powerful tannins and a long, savory finish with tobacco and dark chocolate notes.

Food Pairing
Grilled ribeye, roasted lamb, braised short ribs; steak frites; hoisin‑glazed duck, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), char siu pork, Szechuan beef.

Production Method
Hand‑harvested To Kalon fruit; small‑lot fermentation, malo in barrel; aged ~18–22 months in predominantly new French oak before bottling.

Vineyard Info
Paul Hobbs founded his eponymous label in 1991; noted for vineyard‑designate Napa Cabernets and long collaboration with Beckstoffer To Kalon (Oakville). Recognized for precise viticulture and small‑lot, high‑end wines.