Expect dense black currant, dark cherry, graphite, cedar, and dried-herb savor with full body, refined tannins, and bright acidity from the cooler Coombsville microclimate. The 2012 Napa vintage was excellent.
- Varietal
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Region
- USA / California / Napa Valley / Coombsville
- Body
- Full
- Style
- dry red, single-vineyard, structured, age-worthy, luxury tier
The producer
Paul Hobbs' single-vineyard Cabernets from Beckstoffer Heritage Vineyards are considered among the most prestigious bottlings in his portfolio. The Beckstoffer Nathan Coombs Estate sits in Coombsville, on volcanic soils.
What critics say
Paul Hobbs' Beckstoffer single-vineyard Cabernets consistently receive high-90s scores from major critics and are regularly cited among Napa's elite single-vineyard wines.
Pairing
Dry-aged ribeye, filet mignon, herb-crusted rack of lamb