The Vine
Mar 31, 2009 05:00PM ● By Super Admin
2005 Crossbarn Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
When I was introduced to this Cabernet and its price points, and learned it was one of Paul Hobbs’ projects, I couldn’t help but to get excited. I have been a huge fan of his wine-making projects, which has expanded all over the world. I find its flavors and complexity far superior to anything in its price range of $40-$50. It is a brilliant dark purple and exhibits intense aromas of black currant and blackberry extract, and tannins toward the finish, resulting in a perfect balance. A lot of the same grapes are used in Paul Hobbs’ first label Cabernet, which retails in the $90 range. This 2005 release is drinkable now and likely through 2013. We have been serving this wine by the taste or glass and see its popularity with our customers growing everyday.
When I was introduced to this Cabernet and its price points, and learned it was one of Paul Hobbs’ projects, I couldn’t help but to get excited. I have been a huge fan of his wine-making projects, which has expanded all over the world. I find its flavors and complexity far superior to anything in its price range of $40-$50. It is a brilliant dark purple and exhibits intense aromas of black currant and blackberry extract, and tannins toward the finish, resulting in a perfect balance. A lot of the same grapes are used in Paul Hobbs’ first label Cabernet, which retails in the $90 range. This 2005 release is drinkable now and likely through 2013. We have been serving this wine by the taste or glass and see its popularity with our customers growing everyday.
Bill is the wine buyer at Wine Konnection in El Dorado Hills.
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For more wine reviews from Local Connoisseurs, be sure to pick up this month's copy of Style-Folsom El Dorado Hills edition. Click on the "Get Your Copy" link on the bottom of this page for some of our newsstand locations. Or, to order a copy of this issue, please email [email protected], or call 916-988-9888.