Paul Hobbs, Beckstoffer Las Piedras Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon other_regions A touch of reduction does

A touch of reduction does not completely undermine the attractiveness of the otherwise pretty red berry fruit and soft earth notes

There is excellent richness to the bigger and more powerful medium weight plus flavors that are at once concentrated and quite serious while flashing a touch of rusticity on the slightly warm mineral-inflected finish

This gets even better after half an hour in the glass

2010 and 2013

23 ha parcel)

Paul Hobbs, Beckstoffer Las Piedras Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon other_regions A touch of reduction doesA rich, juicy, pure expression of blackberry, plum, currant and spice flavors, maintaining a supple tenderness along with a firm backbone. Deceptively approachable now, but better to cellar for a few years. Best from 2020 through 2038. 559 cases made. Published on November 15, 2017