The pro reviews I read said this wine was over the hill, but I beg to differ. Still full of abundant power on the nose, it also exhibited lots of leather, mocha, and plenty of fruit. I was surprised at its silkiness and balance. Despite the challenging vintage, even several hours after decanting it held its finesse and did not become flabby.
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Rich dark fruit flavor (blackberry/Cassis), deep ruby red color, abundant nose reflecting the dark fruit profile. Extremely well integrated tannin structure and sufficient acidity from start to finish. Velvety mouthfeel mid-palate giving way to a long, silky finish. Perfectly paired with a rib-eye steak dinner.
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3/4/2024 - rpenn77 Likes this wine: 93 Points
Nice 15 year old Cabernet. Still fresh with lively fruit.
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1/15/2024 - timdrex Likes this wine: 94 Points
The pro reviews I read said this wine was over the hill, but I beg to differ. Still full of abundant power on the nose, it also exhibited lots of leather, mocha, and plenty of fruit. I was surprised at its silkiness and balance. Despite the challenging vintage, even several hours after decanting it held its finesse and did not become flabby.
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10/8/2023 - swoop71 Likes this wine: 96 Points
Rich dark fruit flavor (blackberry/Cassis), deep ruby red color, abundant nose reflecting the dark fruit profile. Extremely well integrated tannin structure and sufficient acidity from start to finish. Velvety mouthfeel mid-palate giving way to a long, silky finish. Perfectly paired with a rib-eye steak dinner.
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5/31/2023 - hoops92 wrote: 89 Points
Definitely past peak. Pleasant, but fruit has faded to point of imbalance
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1/31/2022 - SLOFred Likes this wine: 92 Points
A nice Napa cab, but not the best Hobbs I have had. Probably a reflection on just a mediocre vintage.
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