2001 Paul Hobbs Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard

Cabernet Sauvignon - 750ML
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WA 97 JL 96 VN 94 WE 94 WS 94
WA 97

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, June 2011

From the undeniable first-growth quality site comes the 2001 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer To-Kalon Vineyard. When the fruit from this vineyard is handled properly, the resulting wine often flirts with perfection. Hobbs’...
JL 96

TheWineCellarInsider.com, September 2018

Dark, jammy, black and blue fruits that slam you with a wall of flavor, coating your mouth, teeth and gums. There is a lot of power here that really lingers Read more...
VN 94

Vinous, June 2020

Bright, full ruby. Wonderfully perfumed, complex nose offers scents of red- and blackcurrant, black cherry, licorice, mint, tobacco, cedar and minerals; a quantum leap beyond the earlier vintages in complexity, ripeness...
WE 94

Wine Enthusiast, June 2005

Young closed dense but fine. Flavors suggest rum-soaked raisins cassis sweet oak and gingerbread. Long rich fat extracted borders on super-maturity but not quite maintaining balance and even elegance. Finishes long and...
WS 94

Wine Spectator, October 2004

Smooth, dark, rich and seductive; a remarkably complex and concentrated wine brimming with ripe, silky currant, blackberry, black cherry and fresh earth and pencil lead nuances. It firms up nicely on the finish...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Cabernet Sauvignon
Country USA
Region California
Sub-region North Coast
Appellation Napa
Sub-appellation Oakville
Vintage 2001
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 14.7%
Closure Cork

Growing up on a working farm in upstate New York, Paul Hobbs experienced first-hand the influence of terroir on the character of fruit when his father had him taste apples of the same variety grown in different orchards several miles apart from one another. The diversity of flavors and textures made an impression on him and would later influence his approach to winemaking. Paul later helped his father achieve a lifelong dream of transforming some of the farm’s acreage from apples, nuts and peaches to wine grapes.

As a winemaker, Paul is highly regarded for his ability to identify exceptional vineyards, and for his pioneering spirit in working innovatively with new and historical sites and regions. His success has inspired a wealth of nicknames among the press, from quiet trendsetter to prospector to truffle-hunting dog. Initially hired by Robert Mondavi for his advanced understanding of oak aging, he was promoted to the inaugural Opus One wine-making team. Following his Mondavi experience, Paul joined Simi Winery as Winemaker before going on to consult for Peter Michael, Fisher Vineyards, Lewis Cellars, Bodegas Catena and others. He founded Paul Hobbs Winery in 1991, Vina Cobos in 1999 and continues to be a leading consultant winemaker around the globe.