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.