PAUL HOBBS CABERNET SAUVIGNON NAPA VALLEY OAKVILLE BECKSTOFFER TO KALON VINEYARD 2013
This is incredible, with blackberry, oyster shell, iodine, stone and graphite. Perfect nose. A full body yet so balanced and dense, with terrific subtle fruit and a salty, savoury finish. Like sea salt with raw Wagyu beef. Better in 2020 but amazing to taste now. 100 points
CONTINUUM NAPA VALLEY 2013
Impressive purity of fruit and definition, with blackcurrant, oyster shell, blueberry, slate and graphite. Very complex yet subtle. Full-bodied, chewy and powerful, yet polished and gorgeous. Muscular, well-formed tannins. Electric style. Drink in 2020. 99 points
PETER MICHAEL WINERY NAPA VALLEY OAKVILLE AU PARADIS 2013
The complex aromas are amazing, with hot stone, blackcurrant, meat and iron. Turns to porcini and wet earth. Cassis leaf too. A…
