Paul Hobbs Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Las Piedras Vineyard Saint Helena 2019 750ml

Paul Hobbs, one of California's most influential winemakers, has long sourced Cabernet Sauvignon from Andy Beckstoffer's historic vineyards, and Las Piedras sits on the gravelly soils of St. Helena; its Spanish name means the stones. The 2019 vintage was a classic Napa Valley year, with a mild growing season and steady ripening that yielded balanced, structured wines with fresh acidity. Expect a full-bodied Cabernet with ripe blackberry and cassis fruit, graphite, dark chocolate and spice, firm but polished tannins and a long, mineral-tinged finish. Approachable now with decanting, it should reward patient cellaring over the next 15 to 20 years.