Paul Hobbs | Two Expressions of Nathan Coombs Estate

Paul Hobbs | Two Expressions of Nathan Coombs Estate

Description:

The Nathan Coombs Estate, named for Napa Valley's founder, is Paul Hobbs' prized vineyard in Coombsville, acquired in 2012. Coombsville sits in the southeastern corner of Napa Valley at the foot of the Vaca Mountain Range, hugged by a caldera whose rocky, volcanic soil lends its wines a distinct minerality.

The estate's terroir and cooling influence from nearby San Pablo Bay coaxes all five classic red grape varieties to ripen perfectly, producing muscular, structured wines. This "Two Expressions of Nathan Coombs Estate" lot showcases two magnums of Cabernet Sauvignon from this highly coveted vineyard -the vintages selected as highlights by Paul Hobbs.

2015: Bold and precise, the wine is a perfect expression of Coombsville. A vivid purple rim surrounds an opaque core, while initial cassis and powdered chocolate aromas expand to graphite and herbs de Provence. A burst of dark cherry and ripe blackberry mingle with savory herbs and slate-like minerality against a backdrop of balanced acidity and firm tannins that bring tension to a powerful finish.

2013: A vintage of concentration and finesse. The opaque black color with purple rim primes the senses for rich boysenberry and cassis aromas. The expansive palate has great range, with flavors of ripe blackberries, tobacco leaf and savory herbs. Round, chewy tannins bolster the finish that lingers with hints of crushed graphite and slate.

Highlights:

• 1.5-liter magnum of 2013 Paul Hobbs Cabernet Sauvignon, Nathan Coombs Estate

• 1.5-liter magnum of 2015 Paul Hobbs Cabernet Sauvignon, Nathan Coombs Estate

Wine:

1 - 1.5L (Magnum) - 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon, Nathan Coombs Estate - Coombsville

1 - 1.5L (Magnum) - 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon, Nathan Coombs Estate - Coombsville

Donor Estimate of Fair Market Value: $1,735.00