2010 Paul Hobbs Cabernet Sauvignon Hyde Vineyard
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Inky purple. Pure, intense aromas of blackberry, cassis and Indian spices on the nose, complicated by notes of vanilla and mocha. Bright, juicy dark berry flavors display superb purity and freshness, with tangy minerality providing lift and focus. Powerful but finely balanced cabernet, with no rough edges or excess fat. Finishes sweet and extremely long, with persistent dark berry and cherry compote flavors and fully absorbed tannins.
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Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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There is no shortage of personality in the 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon Hyde Vineyard. Licorice, sweet herbs and menthol all emerge from the glass. This is one of the darker, meatier wines in the lineup, but it is full of character. Sweet, floral notes add a measure of refinement on the finish, but this remains a decidedly wild Cabernet.
There is no shortage of personality in the 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon Hyde Vineyard. Licorice, sweet herbs and menthol all emerge from the glass. This is one of the darker, meatier wines in the lineup, but it is full of character. Sweet, floral notes add a measure of refinement on the finish, but this remains a decidedly wild Cabernet. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2025. (Not yet released) One of the greatest attributes of the Paul Hobbs Cabernet Sauvignons is their ability to deliver incredible pleasure throughout their entire lives. I tasted a wide range of wines this year with Paul Hobbs and winemaker Megan Baccitich, including several past vintages of the flagship To Kalon, which confirmed that view. In particular, the 2001 and 2002 To Kalon Cabernets remain stunning, and the straight 1999 Napa Valley Cabernet was equally impressive. Tel. (707) 824-9879
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.