#1 on Hi-Time's Top Cabs of 2024
Paul Hobbs is one of the true masters in the wine world. It doesn't seem to matter where he makes wine, or with what grape; anything he makes is simply fantastic! With a Masters degree in Viticulture and Enology, Paul started his winemaking career working side-by-side with Robert Mondavi, who handpicked Paul for the inaugural Opus One team. After helping to launch Opus One, Paul served as a winemaker at Simi Winery before consulting at several famed estates, including Peter Michael, Lewis Cellars, and Argentina's Bodegas Catena. Paul Hobbs produces some of the most highly-praised and consistent Cabernet Sauvignons in Napa Valley. Sought for their complex flavors, seamless textures, and long finishes, the Paul Hobbs wines tend to be fairly allocated, as only the better wine shops and restaurants can get their hands on these gems.
The Beckstoffer family owns some of the most prized land in the Napa Valley and their Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard is one of our favorites here at Hi-Time. This property is located on the west side of the town of St. Helena, and is in the proximity of other notable properties, such as Spottswoode, Hayne and Salvestrin. The grapes from Dr. Crane have helped Realm, Russell Bevan, and others to earn triple-digit scores from the critics, and this wine is no different, as this has earned a perfect 100-point score from respected critic Jeb Dunnuck!
JEB DUNNUCK 100 POINTS - "Needing plenty of air to show at its best, the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard is a sensational, gorgeous Napa Valley Cabernet that delivers the goods like only this region can. Pure Cabernet magic on the nose, with deep blackcurrants, smoked tobacco, lead pencil, and a kiss of spring flowers as well as a beautiful Pessac-Leognan-like scorched earth character, it hits the palate with full-bodied richness, silky tannins, no hard edges, and a great, great finish. It's one of those wines that builds incrementally on the palate and it's only after the second or third sip that you realize how special this wine is. It also offers that rare mix of power and elegance that's the hallmark of all great wines. It needs a couple hours in the decanter if drinking any time soon. It will benefit from 4-5 years of bottle age and cruise for 20-30 years in cold cellars. Hats off to Paul Hobbs for an incredible Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon."
Paul Hobbs is one of the true masters in the wine world. It doesn't seem to matter where he makes wine, or with what grape; anything he makes is simply fantastic! With a Masters degree in Viticulture and Enology, Paul started his winemaking career working side-by-side with Robert Mondavi, who handpicked Paul for the inaugural Opus One team. After helping to launch Opus One, Paul served as a winemaker at Simi Winery before consulting at several famed estates, including Peter Michael, Lewis Cellars, and Argentina's Bodegas Catena. Paul Hobbs produces some of the most highly-praised and consistent Cabernet Sauvignons in Napa Valley. Sought for their complex flavors, seamless textures, and long finishes, the Paul Hobbs wines tend to be fairly allocated, as only the better wine shops and restaurants can get their hands on these gems.
The Beckstoffer family owns some of the most prized land in the Napa Valley and their Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard is one of our favorites here at Hi-Time. This property is located on the west side of the town of St. Helena, and is in the proximity of other notable properties, such as Spottswoode, Hayne and Salvestrin. The grapes from Dr. Crane have helped Realm, Russell Bevan, and others to earn triple-digit scores from the critics, and this wine is no different, as this has earned a perfect 100-point score from respected critic Jeb Dunnuck!
JEB DUNNUCK 100 POINTS - "Needing plenty of air to show at its best, the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard is a sensational, gorgeous Napa Valley Cabernet that delivers the goods like only this region can. Pure Cabernet magic on the nose, with deep blackcurrants, smoked tobacco, lead pencil, and a kiss of spring flowers as well as a beautiful Pessac-Leognan-like scorched earth character, it hits the palate with full-bodied richness, silky tannins, no hard edges, and a great, great finish. It's one of those wines that builds incrementally on the palate and it's only after the second or third sip that you realize how special this wine is. It also offers that rare mix of power and elegance that's the hallmark of all great wines. It needs a couple hours in the decanter if drinking any time soon. It will benefit from 4-5 years of bottle age and cruise for 20-30 years in cold cellars. Hats off to Paul Hobbs for an incredible Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon."
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