852 Wine Reviews Found

  • Region: Napa Valley
97+ Points

Hobel Cabernet Sauvignon The Birdseye 2019

Another charismatic release made by Thomas Rivers Brown for Hobel. So inviting on the nose with aromas of ripe red fruit and milk chocolate. The suede-like texture surrounds flavors of white-chocolate covered cherries, currants, spices and luxuriously toasty oak. Stylish and superb. Decant prior to 2024 and enjoy through 2029. Read Full Review →
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Hobel Cabernet Sauvignon The Cut 2023

This stylish Cabernet grabs your attention from the first sip with its plush texture and commanding tannins. Succulent layers of dark plum and ripe fig glide over the palate, while streaks of savory herbs add a primal note that adds dimension. Bold, dramatic, and utterly irresistible, this is a crowd-pleasing stunner with the backbone to... Read Full Review →
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Hobel Cabernet Sauvignon The Figure 2018

Imagine alternating between milk chocolate covered blackberries and s’mores tossed in baking spices. Lush, big, bodacious, jammy, spicy, and loaded with blueberry cream, cassis, plum, currant, sage, vanilla and gloriously toasted oak. A genuine crowd pleaser for aficionados of hedonistic Napa reds. Only 130 cases produced. Read Full Review →
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Hobel Cabernet Sauvignon The Figure 2019

We continued to be astounded by the quality of craftsmanship for these wines, particularly considering the humble (ahem, Hobel!) prices. The new 2019 ‘Figure’ Cabernet is an exceedingly dense and delicious young release. Lush and loaded with bodacious dark fruit flavors, jammy, spicy, and loaded with blueberry cream, cassis, plum, currant, sage, vanilla and gloriously... Read Full Review →
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Hobel Cabernet Sauvignon The Grain 2017

Imagine alternating between milk chocolate covered blackberries and s’mores tossed in baking spices. Lush, big, bodacious, jammy, spicy, and loaded with blueberry cream, cassis, plum, currant, sage, vanilla and gloriously toasted oak. A genuine crowd pleaser for aficionados of hedonistic Napa reds. Only 130 cases produced. Read Full Review →
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Hourglass Mabon Chardonnay Hyde 2023

This wine makes an immediate impression with a nose brimming with flint and saline that quickly gives way to waves of tropical pineapple, lychee, and tangerine zest. The palate is bold and richly textured, combining brioche-like creaminess and buttery depth with vibrant mineral. Layers of honey, almond, and musky undertones add a beautiful depth to... Read Full Review →
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Hudson Chardonnay Estate 2016

This is simply hypnotic in its grandeur! Winemaker extraordinaire John Kongsgaard’s touch is immediately evident with its sheer richness, intensity and concentration of sumptuous, refreshing flavors: Citrus oil, nectarine, golden pineapple, cinnamon spice and toasted hazelnut all delight the palate with superb balance and gorgeous creamy vanilla accents that wrap the lengthy finish with the... Read Full Review →
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Hudson Chardonnay Estate 2020

This silky smooth + refreshing nectar is another example of the consistently superb quality from one of California’s true Grand Cru level Chardonnay sources. We felt ecstatic about the sumptuous, refreshing notes of citrus oil, nectarine, golden pineapple, cinnamon spice and toasted hazelnut. We noted the deft balance and creamy vanilla accents that wrap the... Read Full Review →
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Hudson Chardonnay Estate 2023

In a word, YUM! Consulting winemaker extraordinaire John Kongsgaard’s influence shines through brilliantly with its sheer richness, intensity and concentration of sumptuous, refreshing flavors: Aromas of freshly baked bread pudding introduce notes of citrus oil, nectarine, golden pineapple, cinnamon spice and toasted hazelnut all delight across the silky smooth texture with superb balance and gorgeous... Read Full Review →
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Joseph Phelps Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 2016

One of Napa Valley’s finest values year in, year out, the Baby Insignia returns in full form with the oh so lovable 2016 vintage. A classy nose and the silky palate are rich in dark fruits and sexy new oak, black cherry, plum, cassis, sage, blackberry, baking cocoa, exotic sweet spices, graphite and pencil lead,... Read Full Review →