Paul Hobbs
2014 Cabernet Sauvignon
"Nathan Coombs Estate, Block 5"
Coombsville AVA
Auction 20 | Lot No. 80
Vintage: 2014
Paul Hobbs
Cabernet Sauvignon
Coombsville
5 cases produced
Highlights
- Our favorite barrel of Cabernet Sauvignon, fine-tuned with Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot
- Sourced from our favorite block of our first estate vineyard in the Napa Valley
- Aged 20 months in 100% new French oak barrels
- A complex wine articulating power and finesse, with layers of cassis, dark chocolate and minerality
Description
This rare expression of Napa Valley winemaking is one of only 60 bottles that will ever be made. Think of it as a bit of Napa Valley history in your cellar and celebrated in a glass with friends and family.
Your Premiere Napa Valley wine is from Paul Hobbs’ favorite barrel of 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon, fine-tuned with Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. The fruit was sourced from a treasured block of their first estate vineyard in the Napa Valley, in the Coombsville nested appellation. The region is known for its cool climate, allowing for an extended growing season, resulting in wines with an intense black fruit and mineral profile. Having aged 20 months in 100% new French oak barrels, this is a complex wine articulating power and finesse.
Wine Facts
- Wine is unfiltered
- Single vineyard wine
- Sustainably produced
- Wine is 100% estate grown and bottled
Paul Hobbs
Winemaker, Paul Hobbs
Regarded as an international visionary for his accomplishments in the vineyard and winery, Paul Hobbs combines his childhood roots on the family farm with an innovative scientific approach to refine the art of winemaking. He is recognized across the globe for breaking with tradition and forging new paths in the pursuit of excellence; both in stewardship of the land, and the crafting of wines that represent the purist concept of place. Paul earned his BS in Chemistry from the University of Notre Dame in 1975, and MS in Viticulture and Enology from the University of California, Davis in 1978. Shortly thereafter, he became a member of the enology team at Robert Mondavi Winery, and one year later, at the behest of Robert Mondavi himself, Paul was invited to be on the inaugural team of Opus One. A first trip to Argentina in 1988 marked the beginning of a South American winemaking career that carries on today with his wines from Viña Cobos, and his legendary status as the pioneer who launched malbec’s rise to fame.
Country born: United States
Education: BS in Chemistry at the University of Notre Dame,
MS in Viticulture and Enology from the University of California at Davis.
Years in the wine industry: 30+ years
Honors / Awards:
Named winemaker of the year twice by Robert Parker.
Named “Steve Jobs of Wine” by Forbes Magazine.
Has received 100 point scores for wines 6 times.
Winemaking Philosophy:
Let the vineyard express itself.
Our vineyard designate and appellation wines are a pure expression of our interaction with nature and place, featuring Chardonnay (Russian River Valley), Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley & Sonoma Coast) and Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley).
Paul Hobbs Winery exemplifies his vision and dedication to sustainability and his on-going quest to refine the art of winemaking with minimal intervention, yet meticulous care.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hertelendy Vineyards | 2019 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Luxe | 25 (2021) |
| Ovid. Napa Valley | 2019 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | MMXIX | 25 (2021) |
| Arrow&Branch | 2018 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Vine Hill Ranch | 24 (2020) |
| Hertelendy Vineyards | 2018 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Chef d'Oeuvre | 24 (2020) |
| Etude | 2017 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 23 (2019) | |
| Hertelendy Vineyards | 2017 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | Arose | 23 (2019) |
| Arrow&Branch | 2016 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard | 22 (2018) |
| Boeschen Vineyards | 2016 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | Gullwing Amalgam | 22 (2018) |
| Boich Family Cellar | 2016 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Proprietor’s Barrel | 22 (2018) |
| Chateau Boswell Winery | 2015 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Focus on the Sublime | 21 (2017) |
| JAX Vineyards | 2015 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Calistoga | Estate Block 3 | 21 (2017) |
| Jones Family Vineyards | 2015 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Calistoga | Two Decades | 21 (2017) |
| Cakebread Cellars | 2014 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 20 (2016) | |
| Joseph Phelps Vineyards | 2014 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Backus Vineyard | 20 (2016) |
| Paul Hobbs | 2014 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Coombsville | Nathan Coombs Estate, Block 5 | 20 (2016) |
| TOR Kenward Family Wines | 2014 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | The Magic | 20 (2016) |
| Alpha Omega | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Dr. To Kalon | 19 (2015) |
| Anomaly Vineyards | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | 19 (2015) | |
| Larkmead Vineyards | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Three Centuries | 19 (2015) |
| Seavey Vineyard | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 19 (2015) | |
| BRAND Napa Valley | 2012 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | Double Horseshoes | 18 (2014) |
| Stone The Crows | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | 18 (2014) |
Winery Distribution
Paul Hobbs is distributed in the following markets. Please contact the winery directly for the most up-to-date distribution information and to explore commercial opportunities.