2016 Paul Hobbs Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon [WA100][JS96][V94][WS94]

Producer: Paul Hobbs 
Region: St. Helena, Napa Valley, California 
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon  
Year: 2016  

Wine Advocate, 100 Points 

"The deep garnet-purple colored 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Dr Crane Vineyard features beautiful violets, rose hip tea and mossy bark scents over a core of ripe blackcurrants, black cherries and plum preserves with touches of mocha, iron ore and Indian spices. Full-bodied and wonderfully balanced in the mouth, the palate delivers layer upon layer of black fruits, earth and exotic spices notions with a firm, velvety frame and epically long, mineral-laced finish." 

James Suckling, 96 Points 

"This is a muscular and tannic young wine with blueberry and hazelnut character. Full-bodied yet fresh and fruity with pretty freshness and tightness." 

Vinous, 94 Points 

"The 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard is bright, lifted and sensual, as is so common with wines from this site in St. Helena. Floral overtones, expressive red-toned fruit and silky tannins are some of the signatures in this very pretty and inviting mid-weight Cabernet. Today, the Dr. Crane is perhaps a touch linear, so readers should be prepared to cellar it for at least a few years." 

Wine Spectator, 94 Points 

"A sleek, polished style, with an alluring beam of cassis, boysenberry coulis and plum reduction flavors, inlaid with anise and black tea notes. The grip is completely embedded in the fruit. Seriously long."  

Alcohol: 14.8% 

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