Paul Hobbs, Nathan Coombs Estate Cabernet Sauvignon

Paul Hobbs, Nathan Coombs Estate Cabernet SauvignonFrom their own estate, the 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Nathan Coombs Estate has a little Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot in the blend. This is a beauty with loads of minerality, almost liquefied rock like character, and plenty of spicy red and black currants moving toward blueberry and blackberry. It is rich, shows some licorice, a layered texture and a long, long finish. This is another 20 to 30 year wine, as are all of these 2013s.

I thought that the 2014 had completely stolen my heart

Various vineyards are named after members of the Catena family

it finishes with a subtle tension while leaving the palate perfectly refreshed

warm earth and lilac nuances

with a fine light to medium body and amazing length

The 2005 Lieser Niederberg Helden Riesling Beerenauslese displays intense aromas of pear nectar

from one of the village’s top sites

Intense aromas of blackcurrant

Finishes moderately long and a bit simple

somewhat closed down at this stage from an aromatic perspective

tobacco infused wine

then God’s grapefruit