2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard
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From the higher (better) section of the To-Kalon vineyard – sourced from the same plots every year, the 2019 Paul Hobbs is a beautiful rendition. An earthy, savoury, terroir-driven character brings such character to the wine, backed up with an overriding sense of freshness. The rich, condensed, pure fruit, beautifully integrates with the more savoury notes and the layering textural complexity of the tannins is world-class. The structural density, verticality, fruit purity and freshness showcase Napa at its finest.
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Jeb Dunnuck
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More expressive and open-knit, the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard sports a similar ruby/purple to go with an incredible array of black raspberry, cassis, flowery incense, orange blossom, smoked tobacco, and exotic spice. As are all To Kolans, it's incredibly perfumed and complex aromatically, and it's one of those wines that changes every time you come back to the glass. Full-bodied on the palate, it offers beautiful richness and depth, a light, graceful mouthfeel, silky tannins, and a heavenly finish. It's another magical wine from this talented winemaker that readers will absolutely love.
About the producer
Paul Hobbs is one of California wine’s biggest names. Twice named Wine Personality of the Year by Robert Parker, he joined Robert Mondavi in 1977, worked at Opus One and Simi before setting up his eponymous winery in 1991.