| Category: | Red Wines |
| Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
| Producer: | Paul Hobbs |
| Label Name: | Nathan Coombs Estate Cab Sauv |
| Vintage: | 2016 |
| Country: | United States |
| Region: | Coombsville, Napa Valley, California |
| Volume: | 750ml |
| ABV: | 14.7% |
| Grape(s): | 100% Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Acidity: | 3 |
| Tannins: | 5 |
| Sweetness: | 1 |
| Body: | 5 |
| Length: | 5 |
| Aroma Intensity: | 5 |
| Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 97; Vinous 97; James Suckling 96; Wine Spectator 95. Approx
Tasting Note
Dense cassis, blackcurrant and blueberry with dark chocolate, graphite, tobacco and crushed-rock minerality. Sage/menthol and lavender notes; firm, grainy tannins and bright freshness lead to a long, savory finish.
Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roasted rack of lamb, braised short ribs, aged cheddar. Asian: Peking duck, Korean BBQ (bulgogi/galbi), Cantonese roast pork, shiitake-dashi braised dishes.
Production Method
Small-lot fermentation with extended maceration; matured ~22 months in new French oak barrels (predominantly French), bottled after careful blending.
Vineyard Info
Nathan Coombs Estate (Coombsville) was acquired by Paul Hobbs in 2012; Hobbs produces single-vineyard, high-end Napa bottlings emphasizing volcanic soils and site expression.
Paul Hobbs Nathan Coombs Estate Cab Sauv 2016
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