Nathan Coombs Estate
2016 Cabernet Sauvignon
Coombsville
The Paul Hobbs Nathan Coombs Estate is a reflection of Paul’s obsessive quest toward the pinnacle of quality. Undulating hills of gravelly loams and rocky volcanic soils, and cooler temperatures than found further upvalley, provide for a site which expresses itself with power balanced by finesse, purity of fruit, precision and complexity in this rare and special wine. As with every Paul Hobbs estate, sustainability and responsible stewardship of the land are core to the farming philosophy. Fruit is hand-harvested with sheers only. The must is fermented with indigenous yeast in small closed-top tanks, and the resulting wine is aged in 100 percent new French oak, and bottled unfined and unfiltered. Decades of experience with, and passion for, Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon culminate in this single barrel, meticulously blended by Paul to showcase an authentic expression of this singular site.
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.
646 South Flores
San Antonio TX 78204-1210
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Cakebread Cellars Napa Green Winery | 2019 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | 25 | |
Faust | 2019 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Coombsville | The Pact | 25 |
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Silver Oak | 2019 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | A Wine by Any Other Name | 25 |
Terra Valentine | 2019 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Spring Mountain District | Night Sky | 25 |
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Cakebread Cellars Napa Green Winery | 2018 | Cabernet Franc | Napa Valley | 24 | |
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Hestan Vineyards | 2018 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 24 | |
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Pride Mountain Vineyards | 2018 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Summit Select | 24 |
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Chappellet Vineyard | 2017 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 23 | |
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Clos Pegase | 2017 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Calistoga | 23 | |
Coquerel Family Wine Estates | 2018 | Sauvignon Blanc | Calistoga | 23 | |
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Schrader Cellars | 2017 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Schrader MB | 23 |
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Clos Pegase | 2016 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Les Minéraux | 22 |
Darioush | 2016 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | 22 | |
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HALL | 2016 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | Sacrashe | 22 |
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Mt. Brave | 2016 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Mount Veeder | 22 | |
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Foley Johnson | 2015 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | 21 | |
Heritance Vintners | 2014 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | Beckstoffer Georges III | 21 |
JaM Cellars | 2015 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Coombsville | 21 | |
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HALL | 2014 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Sacrashe | 20 |
Hewitt Vineyard and Provenance Vineyards | 2014 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Peaks and Valleys | 20 |
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Laird Family Estate | 2014 | Red Wine | Yountville | Flat Rock Ranch Proprietary Blend | 20 |
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Silver Oak Cellars | 2014 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 20 | |
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Darioush | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 19 | |
Faust | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Liberation | 19 |
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Laird Family Estate | 2013 | Red Wine | Yountville | Flat Rock Proprietary Blend | 19 |
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Raymond Vineyards | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Masquerade | 19 |
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HALL | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Diamond Mountain District | Rainin Vineyard | 18 |
Hewitt Vineyard & Provenance Vineyards | 2012 | Red Wine | Rutherford | "Cab Meets Cab Franc" | 18 |
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Nickel & Nickel | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | John C. Sullenger Vineyard | 18 |
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