| 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.
Paul Hobbs Nathan Coombs Cristina's Signature 2021
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