Paul Hobbs, Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon other_regions This balanced effort is built-to-age

This balanced effort is built-to-age and will need it

A brooding and much less expressive nose grudgingly reveals notes of both red and dark berries

70% merlot and 30% cabernet sauvignon

This should age well

all wrapped in an austere and serious finish that is impressively complex and persistent

Paul Hobbs, Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon other_regions This balanced effort is built-to-ageBright, full medium ruby. Compelling floral lift to the very dark aromas of boysenberry, blueberry, violet, minerals and sea salt; showed a distinct wild berry quality as it opened in the glass. Densely packed, seamless and brisk, with intense blue fruit and violet flavors dominating. A strong spine of acidity and tannins is currently keeping the wine a bit youthfully simple, but its explosive, palate staining length and energy suggest that it will be