Crossbarn
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley, California, USA
It's time for my #FridayCabernetfix. Here is a delicious one.
Dark ruby in color with a short purple rim.
Fruity nose of blackberries, blueberries, cherries, cedar, leather, earth, vanilla, licorice, spices, chocolates, tobacco, peppercorn, mocha and coffee.
Full bodied, bold and smooth, with medium acidity and long legs.
Dry and fruity on the palate with blackberries, black currants, vanilla, licorice, spices, tobacco, chocolates, light herbs, mocha, coke and light earth.
Medium finish with fine tannins and tangy cherries.
This is a very tasty Napa Cabernet based Bordeaux blend. Well balanced and enjoyable by itself or with food.
Showing nice complexity and a great mouthfeel. Very typical for a Napa Cabernet with lots of cedar and vanilla flavors.
Good right out of the bottle and better as it opens up. Will get better in the next 5 to 10 years.
I had it all by itself. Great wine from a great vintage. Yummy and delicious.
A blend of 92% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Cabernet Franc, 3% Merlot and 2% Petit Verdot.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
92 points.
$55.
It's time for my #FridayCabernetfix. Here is a delicious one.
Dark ruby in color with a short purple rim.
Fruity nose of blackberries, blueberries, cherries, cedar, leather, earth, vanilla, licorice, spices, chocolates, tobacco, peppercorn, mocha and coffee.
Full bodied, bold and smooth, with medium acidity and long legs.
Dry and fruity on the palate with blackberries, black currants, vanilla, licorice, spices, tobacco, chocolates, light herbs, mocha, coke and light earth.
Medium finish with fine tannins and tangy cherries.
This is a very tasty Napa Cabernet based Bordeaux blend. Well balanced and enjoyable by itself or with food.
Showing nice complexity and a great mouthfeel. Very typical for a Napa Cabernet with lots of cedar and vanilla flavors.
Good right out of the bottle and better as it opens up. Will get better in the next 5 to 10 years.
I had it all by itself. Great wine from a great vintage. Yummy and delicious.
A blend of 92% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Cabernet Franc, 3% Merlot and 2% Petit Verdot.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
92 points.
$55.
Serviceable, but presented with a high phenolic content. On the palette it was angular. Not well behaved. This is a pass and a surprise.
Serviceable, but presented with a high phenolic content. On the palette it was angular. Not well behaved. This is a pass and a surprise.
Oct 14th, 2017
Robust nose with oak up front. Decanting leafs to a firm palate with nice oak and red fruit on the palate. Loooooong finish. Tons of aging potential. Love this wine.
Robust nose with oak up front. Decanting leafs to a firm palate with nice oak and red fruit on the palate. Loooooong finish. Tons of aging potential. Love this wine.
2 people found it helpfulApr 21st, 2013
25th dating anniversary at 801 Chop. Very good!
25th dating anniversary at 801 Chop. Very good!
Jan 13th, 2024
Gentle and unbold. No problems but also no sparks. It was fine.
Gentle and unbold. No problems but also no sparks. It was fine.
Dec 25th, 2022
Fabulous bouquet. Light chocolate, blackberries, blueberries, and currants. Sweet finish with a hint of cherries and strawberries.
Fabulous bouquet. Light chocolate, blackberries, blueberries, and currants. Sweet finish with a hint of cherries and strawberries.
Jun 1st, 2021Full-bodied. Blueberries, blackberries, cassis, and chocolate. Fabulous bouquet and a nice finish. Very satisfying and drinking well now.
Full-bodied. Blueberries, blackberries, cassis, and chocolate. Fabulous bouquet and a nice finish. Very satisfying and drinking well now.
Mar 13th, 2021
Dark lush fruit from the start but tempered by notes of coffee, pecan and earth. Long finish with tannins and a very slight acidity at the end
Dark lush fruit from the start but tempered by notes of coffee, pecan and earth. Long finish with tannins and a very slight acidity at the end
Feb 22nd, 2020
Enjoyed a bottle of 2014 Paul Hobbs Crossbarn Cabernet with friends, steaks, & sweet potato fries. Very enjoyable & well-rounded. Blackberry and currant, long finish. At $50, a bit pricier than my typical bottle. But this is a big wine.
Enjoyed a bottle of 2014 Paul Hobbs Crossbarn Cabernet with friends, steaks, & sweet potato fries. Very enjoyable & well-rounded. Blackberry and currant, long finish. At $50, a bit pricier than my typical bottle. But this is a big wine.
Mar 10th, 2019