Paul Hobbs
Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley
2018
Vintage
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
ABV
14.5%
Where it is, November 2026
At Peak: inside the peak window (2024-2037), within the full drinking arc.
This bottle is in its peak window through 2037, with a drinking horizon to 2044.
The ‘18 Cabernet Sauvignon.
Paul Hobbs Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 is from Napa Valley, United States.
Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline
Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.
The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.
Tasting note
Paul Hobbs Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 has a full body, balanced acidity, and firm tannins.
The 2018 vintage
Paul Hobbs' 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon comes from Napa Valley, United States.
About Paul Hobbs
Paul Hobbs' Cabernet Sauvignon comes from Napa Valley, United States.
Pairing suggestions
Cellared suggestions based on the wine and dish descriptions.
Grilled dry-aged ribeye with bone marrow butter
The pairing is scaled to the wine's full body.
Braised oxtail with porcini and soft polenta
The wine's balanced acidity keeps the pairing lively.
Roasted rack of lamb with herb crust
The pairing leaves room for the wine's firm tannins.
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Frequently Asked
What is Paul Hobbs Cabernet Sauvignon 2018?
Paul Hobbs Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 is from Napa Valley, United States.
What does Paul Hobbs Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 taste like?
Paul Hobbs Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 has a full body, balanced acidity, and firm tannins.
When should Paul Hobbs Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2022-2044. Within that arc, the peak window is 2024-2037. The full arc is the broader period the wine may drink well; the peak window is when it is most likely to show its best balance. Storage, fill level, cork condition, and preference can shift the decision. Taste before adding more air or holding the rest.
What pairs with Paul Hobbs Cabernet Sauvignon 2018?
Pair this wine with Grilled dry-aged ribeye with bone marrow butter; Braised oxtail with porcini and soft polenta; or Roasted rack of lamb with herb crust.