Paul Hobbs, Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon other_regions Next to the Testamatta

Next to the Testamatta

polished profile of the vintage

A brooding and much less expressive nose grudgingly reveals notes of both red and dark berries

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Paul Hobbs, Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon other_regions Next to the TestamattaBright, full medium ruby. Compelling floral lift to the very dark aromas of boysenberry, blueberry, violet, minerals and sea salt; showed a distinct wild berry quality as it opened in the glass. Densely packed, seamless and brisk, with intense blue fruit and violet flavors dominating. A strong spine of acidity and tannins is currently keeping the wine a bit youthfully simple, but its explosive, palate staining length and energy suggest that it will be