2005 Paul Hobbs Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard

Community Tasting Notes (27) Avg Score: 93.2 points

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  4/4/2023 - agebob Likes this wine: 93 Points

  After 18 years this Cab retains it balance. Initially the alcohol comes at you like a charging bull, but with time to air, the fruit appears and is surprisingly fresh. Blackberry and black currant combine with subtle earthy flavors. It does not appear this wine has many years left to improve, but it does not seem likely to deteriorate quickly either. Best to drink now or in the next couple of years.

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  3/12/2022 - D.Callahan Likes this wine: 95 Points

  Took about an hour and a half to open up the nose and palate. Beautiful with structure to last. An outstanding Cab from my favorite vineyard in Napa.

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  6/10/2021 - kevinpatrick Likes this wine:

  Wine Night in Charlotte -- Cork Vault Bottle Share Returns! (Charlotte, NC): A decade later but a world away from the Cask 23. Big but elegant, flavorful but balanced this wine had everything a Napa fan would want from the modern California Cabernet. Flavors of cassis and chocolate with an herbaceous tone. Less complex than the Cask 23 and aged Bordeaux but no lower in quality. An enjoyable top-shelf Napa Cab from a world class winemaker.

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  3/9/2021 - pmarlo wrote: 89 Points

  In it's day this was a great bottle of wine. It's day unfortunately has come and gone. Almost all alcohol now, and high too, at 15%, and just a touch of fruit that did emerge more the next day. Threw some sediment but that's okay. I know there is debate if California high octane cabernet made in the early 2000's and beyond had the ability to age like their French counterparts. Based on this one I'd say no or hit and miss.

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  9/20/2020 - rwstorer wrote: 92 Points

  - Ruby color with medium forming legs. It's balanced with a medium/full body. Polished texture with a long finish - Popped and let air for 30 minutes. Beautiful red fruits and fully integrated between alcohol, fruit, acid and tanin. A well-made wine enjoyable now. I dont see much point in aging any further. This is good to go now.

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