Cabernet Sauvignon "Crossbarn" Paul Hobbs, Napa Valley, CA, 2021

Professional Ratings

• 93 James Suckling
  Lots of currants and black berries with black cherries and tobacco. Medium body with nicely opened tannins here that give length and beauty. Juicy at the end with hints of tobacco and cedar. Attractive tobacco undertones. Drink now or hold.
• 93 Vinous
  The 2021 Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast) is a huge overachiever. Bright, punchy and super-expressive, the 2021 offers up boisterous red/purplish fruit. Lavender, rose petal, spice and mint are all dialed up in this heady, explosive Pinot. Readers will have a very hard time finding a Pinot with this much quality for the money. All of the fruit is estate. I am not sure I have ever tasted a California Pinot this good for $40 a bottle.
• 92 Wine Enthusiast
  This juicy and softer-style Cabernet gives loads of raspberry and candied cherry aromas on the nose. Spiced black plum compote, cocoa powder and black pepper flavors are concentrated on a plush but neatly balanced palate.