Hoopes Vineyard
Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon

Cabernet Sauvignon

Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
So tired of pricey domestic reds that have zero staying power. This was “over the hill” by A LOT at only a decade old. It must have been good at some point or I would not have purchased it and squirreled it away in my cellar. Another one down the drain...
So tired of pricey domestic reds that have zero staying power. This was “over the hill” by A LOT at only a decade old. It must have been good at some point or I would not have purchased it and squirreled it away in my cellar. Another one down the drain...
Jun 9th, 2019Blackberry, black cherry, vanilla, cassis, grilled meat on nose.
Tasting - Still has some time left. High alcohol level not apparent. Eucalyptus? Nice wine and good finish. Good acid there. Better than expected.
Blackberry, black cherry, vanilla, cassis, grilled meat on nose.
Tasting - Still has some time left. High alcohol level not apparent. Eucalyptus? Nice wine and good finish. Good acid there. Better than expected.
Hooped always has no fruit. Big character. Big big potential. Loved the 05 and 06, this is amazing out of the bottle.
Hooped always has no fruit. Big character. Big big potential. Loved the 05 and 06, this is amazing out of the bottle.
Apr 27th, 20152008 has really arrived. The fruit was really dark and rich
2008 has really arrived. The fruit was really dark and rich
Jan 13th, 2016Delicious. Velvety tannins, dark fruit, long finish. What's not to love.
Delicious. Velvety tannins, dark fruit, long finish. What's not to love.
Jul 30th, 2015