Lovely and entirely classic in style
though the drought in 2016 means that there is slightly less Cabernet Franc
The delicious and highly energetic medium weight plus flavors brim with both minerality and solid power before delivering excellent length on the saline
I feel this wine is not fully balanced
with a ripe but racy core of fruit that's complemented by a delicate
Paul Hobbs, Nathan Coombs Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Vintage:2013 Lovely and entirely classic inFrom their own estate, the 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Nathan Coombs Estate has a little Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot in the blend. This is a beauty with loads of minerality, almost liquefied rock like character, and plenty of spicy red and black currants moving toward blueberry and blackberry. It is rich, shows some licorice, a layered texture and a long, long finish. This is another 20 to 30 year wine, as are all of these 2013s.