| Category: | Red Wines |
| Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
| Producer: | Paul Hobbs |
| Label Name: | Napa Cab Sauv To Kalon |
| Vintage: | 2017 |
| Country: | United States |
| Region: | Napa Valley (Oakville AVA) |
| Volume: | 750ml |
| ABV: | 14.9% |
| 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 97; Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 95; Wine Spectator 94; Vinous 94
Tasting Note
Concentrated blackcurrant, black cherry and plum with graphite, tobacco, cedar, dark chocolate and mint; plush texture, firm, mineral-gravel tannins and a long, vibrant finish.
Food Pairing
Grilled ribeye, roast lamb, braised short ribs, cassoulet; Asian: Korean BBQ (galbi/kalbi), Cantonese roast duck or char siu, Szechuan beef or beef teriyaki.
Production Method
Hand-harvested, small-lot fermentation of 100% Cabernet Sauvignon (clone 4); aged ~20 months in 100% new French oak with careful extraction and minimal intervention.
Vineyard Info
Paul Hobbs sources select parcels from the historic Beckstoffer To Kalon (Oakville). Paul Hobbs Winery (est.1991) is known for precision Napa Cabernet and long-standing partnerships with legacy growers.
Paul Hobbs Napa Cab Sauv To Kalon 2017
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