Jacob Franklin, Hoffman Lane Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley

Jacob Franklin · California › Napa Valley › United States of America

Red · Cabernet Sauvignon
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LWIN 1600230
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91 /100
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13
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Taster #3518 · Aug 23, 2023
94/100
This wine aged nicely! Nose was all dark fruit and flavors followed with ripe plum and black cherry. The tannis were reserved with a nice finish of beautiful dark fruit. The finish had that lovely minty essence of the eucalyptus trees the grapes grew next to. A beautiful wine which aged perfectly!!
2001 vintage
Taster #6670 · Sep 23, 2017
87/100
Well past it's prime but not bad
2001 vintage
Taster #3118 · Dec 26, 2014
86/100
Simple, fruity because little in the way of tannins remain. Nice aromatics. From a 3L, so a bit surprising how advanced this is.
2001 vintage
Taster #4383 · Nov 23, 2011
85/100
Blackberry but heat and unbalanced, little depth and lacking elegance and length.
2001 vintage
Taster #3920 · Aug 7, 2011
93/100
Lots of cherry. Complimented grilled meat exceptionally well. Down to my last two bottles, wish I had more.
2001 vintage
Taster #4489 · Jan 9, 2011
92/100
fantastic. wish we had been able to let it breathe a bit longer -
2001 vintage
Taster #3999 · Feb 11, 2010
94/100
Stunning!
2001 vintage
Taster #3549 · Nov 22, 2009
Wine with Friends (Ann's, Avondale, PA) : Black fruits with licorice, tabacco, and a hint of bell pepper. nice balance of acid, fruit and tannin. I like this.
2001 vintage
Taster #0313 · Nov 21, 2009
94/100
Exceptional cabernet sauvignon! Dark purple in color, smooth, velvety. Only 14 barrels made-- glad I was able to get a bottle! Tasted with other high cost/rated wines-- one of the favorites amongst the group.
2001 vintage
Taster #4489 · Sep 29, 2008
92/100
didn't give it nearly enough time to open. next time ( a couple of years) give it at least a couple of hours to open up. still - delicious. Chocolate mint on the nose -
2001 vintage
Taster #0943 · Feb 13, 2008
88/100
Tasted after the 2003 Ridge 2003 Lytton, and it at first it seemed to pale before revealing itself to be a more feminie Cab. As it sat in the glass, it seemed to balance delicate fruit against a matching structure. Not the best wine, but a very good one.
2001 vintage
Taster #3320 · Sep 29, 2007
94/100
Pop & pour at dinner (Paul's birthday @ Silverado). Nose was red fruit, menthol/eucalyptus. Tannins resolved, nice core of easy drinking cab. Not a ton of structure, but a nice finish. The favorite at the table by far, thoroughly enjoyed. I would drink up, as I don't see it getting better, but it is not going anywhere. I'll be looking for more as this was wonderful.
2001 vintage
Taster #4383 · Aug 28, 2007
90/100
Lush juicy black berry and cherry with tannic structure and moderate finish.
2001 vintage
Taster #5732 · Feb 18, 2006
94/100
With Ray & Kitty. With Pork roast. Rich with long close. Cherry / chocolate hints.
2001 vintage
Taster #8808 · Dec 29, 2005
Eucalyptus, herby. Pretty dry. Needs some cellar time.
2001 vintage