Hobel 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon “The Figure” Napa Valley   95 Points

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Winery Notes: “The distinctive pattern that results from various grain orientation and by annual growth rings, rays, knots or deviations from natural grain. The 2018 Figure shows initially understated notes of earth, wood char, and vanilla on the nose, which are quickly enveloped by aromas of warm blackberry compote. The palette is defined by dense dark fruit – blackberries and boysenberries – laced with a touch of salty brown sugar.  As we typically see with The Figure, there is an immediate suppleness, due to well-integrated tannins, but with 2018 there is another level of depth and it will benefit greatly with bottle age.”

Winemaker Notes: “ I may sound like a bit of a broken record but every year of vine age and added attention to farming in the Pozzan Vineyard is really paying off for The Figure bottling. Our predictions of what was to come for the 2018 Figure after early sampling from barrel have come true. The Figure is deeply colored, with layers of dense fruit and exotic perfume. It still has plenty left in reserve to unwind with some cellar time. If you loved the 2016 Figure, 2018 is several steps up and a great candidate for cellaring.”

Vinous 95 Points: “The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon The Figure emerges from the Pozzan Vineyard on Franz Valley School Road, just across the street from Engelhard, where this brand started. A wine of tremendous aromatic intrigue and complexity. The Figure has so much going on. Dried flowers, mint, iron, sage, blood orange and cedar give the 2018 striking aromatic layers to complement its dark red fruit. The Figure has a ton of potential. I get the impression things are just getting started with this site”