Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Paul Hobbs
Label Name:
 
Napa Cab Sauv To Kalon
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Napa Valley (Oakville - Beckstoffer To‑Kalon Vineyard)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.9%
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) 98+; James Suckling 98; Vinous 96–97; Wine Spectator 96

Tasting Note
Concentrated cassis, black plum and black raspberry with violet, sweet tobacco, cedar and pencil‑lead; savory Sichuan pepper and hoisin notes. Plush yet firm tannins, bright mineral acidity and a long, perfumed finish.

Food Pairing
Grilled ribeye, roast lamb, aged hard cheeses; Korean BBQ (bulgogi/galbi), Cantonese char siu/roast pork, Szechuan beef or mushroom stir‑fries.

Production Method
Hand‑harvested fruit from Block C2; small‑lot fermentations with extended maceration; matured ~20 months in 85% new French oak barrels; lightly filtered. Approximately 688 cases produced.

Vineyard Info
Paul Hobbs, a leading Napa winemaker, focuses on single‑vineyard, terroir‑driven wines. His To‑Kalon bottling sources fruit from the historic Beckstoffer To‑Kalon (Oakville) site and is produced in limited quantities.