Wine detail

Paul Hobbs

Cabernet Sauvignon

Napa Valley

2021

Vintage

Varietal

Cabernet Sauvignon

Peak 2027-2040

Where it is, October 2026

Approaching Peak: the peak window is ahead.

This bottle is in its drinking window. Its peak runs from 2027 through 2040.

The ‘21 Cabernet Sauvignon.

Paul Hobbs Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 is from Napa Valley, United States.

Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline

Full drinking arcYou are here · approaching peak, 2026

Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.

Full drinking arc 2025-2047Peak window 2027-2040

The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.

Tasting note

Paul Hobbs Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 has a full body, balanced acidity, and firm tannins.

The 2021 vintage

Paul Hobbs' 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon comes from Napa Valley, United States.

About Paul Hobbs

Paul Hobbs' Cabernet Sauvignon comes from Napa Valley, United States.

From the cellar: pair with

Dry-aged prime rib with rosemary jus

The pairing is scaled to the wine's full body.

Grilled lamb chops with chimichurri

The wine's balanced acidity keeps the pairing lively.

Braised short ribs with mushroom demi-glace

The pairing leaves room for the wine's firm tannins.

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Frequently Asked

What is Paul Hobbs Cabernet Sauvignon 2021?

Paul Hobbs Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 is from Napa Valley, United States.

What does Paul Hobbs Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 taste like?

Paul Hobbs Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 has a full body, balanced acidity, and firm tannins.

When should Paul Hobbs Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 be opened?

The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2025-2047. Within that arc, the peak window is 2027-2040. 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 2021?

Pair this wine with Dry-aged prime rib with rosemary jus; Grilled lamb chops with chimichurri; or Braised short ribs with mushroom demi-glace.