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The June 2019 Auction: Part 2

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Auction Ends: 6/13/2019 6:00:00 PM PDT

Lot #3580. Paul Hobbs Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Nathan Coombs 2014

Description: Consists of 1 Bottle, 0.75L
Score: 97+ WA.
"Having tasted this wine since the inaugural 2012 vintage, one of the aspects I most love about this vineyard is how clearly it stands stylistically apart from Paul Hobbs' St. Helena and Oakville single-vineyard wines—with red fruits entering the mélange, this incredible energy plus a very particular tannin texture—and yet the quality is right up there on the same par. Containing a dollop (2%) of Cabernet Franc, the 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Nathan Coombs Estate has a deep garnet-purple color and a vibrant nose of red currant and red plum compote, blackberry preserves and mulberries with underlying suggestions of garrigue, Mediterranean herbs, damp earth, lavender and underbrush. Medium to full-bodied, the tannins on this wine are oh-so-finely pixelated, with a refreshing backbone cutting through the intense flavor layers, finishing with an invigorating lift. I could sit down and drink this right now, but it promises much more to come with 10-15 years cellaring and should hold considerably longer." Wine Advocate #233, Oct 2017
Provenance: The Érable Cellar
Lot Location: Orange County
Estimate: $325

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