Jacob Franklin

Hoffman Lane Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

9.05 ratings
8.71 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
Carl Fischer

You folks have heard of Elyse Winery, right? They make probably my most favorite zins in Napa. Well this is their other label, named after their son (Elyse is their daughter) - which comprises their estate Cab, a Petite Sirah (from Hayne) and a Bordeaux blend. We bought this many years ago while visiting there and completely lost it somehow until tonight. So beautiful and, more so, a great memory from a past trip. Nice blackberry fruit and chocolate flavors. Not a terribly big wine - soft and smooth and drinking perfectly.

You folks have heard of Elyse Winery, right? They make probably my most favorite zins in Napa. Well this is their other label, named after their son (Elyse is their daughter) - which comprises their estate Cab, a Petite Sirah (from Hayne) and a Bordeaux blend. We bought this many years ago while visiting there and completely lost it somehow until tonight. So beautiful and, more so, a great memory from a past trip. Nice blackberry fruit and chocolate flavors. Not a terribly big wine - soft and smooth and drinking perfectly.

Jan 7th, 2017
Michael Mendes

In its prime. Well integrated. Still fruit forward but nicely balanced despite a high abv.

In its prime. Well integrated. Still fruit forward but nicely balanced despite a high abv.

Nov 19th, 2015
Jeff Meyers

Jeff had this 11 years ago

Jeff had this 11 years ago

Apr 28th, 2014
Doug Systrom

Doug had this 10 years ago

Doug had this 10 years ago

Nov 5th, 2014
Karen Peterson

Karen had this 11 years ago

Karen had this 11 years ago

Feb 14th, 2014
Rich Clakeley

Rich had this 11 years ago

Rich had this 11 years ago

Apr 28th, 2014