1997 Cabernet Sauvignon Hyde Vineyard
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The classic 1997 Cabernet Sauvignon Hyde Vineyard (1,020 cases) boasts an opaque black/purple color as well as a gorgeously sweet bouquet of cassis, licorice, and toasty new oak. Full-bodied, with gobs of black fruit, plenty of glycerin, and excellent symmetry, this seamless effort has well-integrated acidity, tannin, and alcohol. It should drink well for 15+ years. Tel. (707) 824-9879; Fax (707) 824-5843
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Robert Parker
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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Saturated ruby-red color. Slightly hot aromas of blackberry, black cherry and licorice. Firmly structured but rather bound-up, with penetrating dark berry and mint flavors and edgy alcohol. Doesn't yet show much complexity but grew suppler with aeration.
About the producer
Paul Hobbs is one of California wine’s biggest names. Twice named Wine Personality of the Year by Robert Parker, he joined Robert Mondavi in 1977, worked at Opus One and Simi before setting up his eponymous winery in 1991.