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Bottle of Paul Hobbs Beckstoffer, Cabernet Sauvignon Dr. Crane Vineyard, 2005 (1.5L) - Red Wine - Flatiron Wines & Spirits - New York

Paul Hobbs Beckstoffer, Cabernet Sauvignon Dr. Crane Vineyard, 2005 (1.5L)

Red Wine from Sonoma, United States
by Paul Hobbs Beckstoffer
$699.00
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Paul Hobbs’ 2005 Dr. Crane is Napa Cabernet in full classic mode—big, structured, and showing all the depth that comes with nearly two decades of bottle age. And in magnum, it’s evolving slow and steady, with more complexity and freshness than you’d ever expect at this stage.

Beckstoffer’s Dr. Crane Vineyard is hallowed ground in St. Helena—gravelly soils, old vines, and a track record of power with polish. Hobbs captures that perfectly in this wine: cassis, black plum, tobacco leaf, graphite, and cedar, with just a touch of cocoa and worn leather on the finish. The tannins are fine and silky now, but the structure is still firmly in place.

The 2005 vintage was one of the best of the early 2000s—balanced, long-lived, and built on finesse. This wine has moved past its youthful fruit bomb phase and settled into a mature, layered groove, with savory depth and a long, elegant finish.

Perfect with aged steak, grilled mushrooms, or a night where you want to drink something serious, seamless, and ready for a slow pour.

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Professional Reviews

Antonio Galloni

AG 90
"Aromas of black cherry, bitter chocolate, espresso, black olive, menthol and herbs convey a slightly underripe/overripe quality. Layered, very ripe and rich, showing a much deeper mid-palate than the entry-level Napa Valley bottling. Dark fruit and chocolate flavors lead to a slightly spiky finish, which is given a hardness by an edge of acidity." -Vinous

Robert Parker

RP 95
"As for Hobbs’ 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard, this well-known vineyard on the back lots of St. Helena has gravelly, pebbly soil. I’ve said it so many times in the past that it is almost ridiculous, but there is a La Mission Haut-Brion-like character to some of the wines that are produced from this gravelly site, and it can be found in this cuvée from Paul Hobbs. The color is still a youthful dense ruby/purple, and the wine shows notes of crushed rock, loamy soil, blueberry and black raspberry fruit, medium to full body, striking elegance, and a compelling level of complexity and overall balance. It is amazing that the alcohol is listed at 15.3%, because this is another example of the absurd myth that wines above 14% are hot and out of balance. This wine is as fresh and lively as one could hope to taste. A great example from the brilliant Paul Hobbs, it has not yet achieved its plateau of maturity, but it has another 15-20 years of upside to it. Bravo!" -Robert Parker

Wine Spectator

WS 91
"Seems to be approaching a pleasant peak, as the plum and dark berry notes are still fresh and the tannins firm, though they're beginning to dry. The aftertaste shows exotic charcoal and smoke accents, with cassis and currant notes making this more enticing."

Details

  • Grape Variety

    Cabernet Sauvignon

  • Vintage

    2005

  • Size

    1.5L

  • Style

    Silky

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Full Bodied

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