Paul Hobbs, Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Brut Zero moderately austere and impressively lengthy

moderately austere and impressively lengthy finale

The 2010 Gloria has a very attractive and quite intense bouquet with a surfeit of blackberry and wild strawberry scents

I find the 2015 PS to be a little marked by the élevage from a dry and warm year that resulted in a concentrated wine

(from a mix of vines up to 50 years of age)

The latter must be legally trocken

Paul Hobbs, Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Brut Zero moderately austere and impressively lengthyBright, full medium ruby. Compelling floral lift to the very dark aromas of boysenberry, blueberry, violet, minerals and sea salt; showed a distinct wild berry quality as it opened in the glass. Densely packed, seamless and brisk, with intense blue fruit and violet flavors dominating. A strong spine of acidity and tannins is currently keeping the wine a bit youthfully simple, but its explosive, palate staining length and energy suggest that it will be