Crossbarn Winery, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma County, California, USA 2021

From flying winemaker Paul Hobbs comes his Crossbarn brand showcasing this youthful Cabernet Sauvignon expression. With a woody, earthiness on the nose, black lifted fruit gives way to a full spice rack of aromas. The palate highlights the tension of an iron fist (tannins and tobacco leaf) and a velvet glove (ripe fruit plus sweet spice). Generous tannin influence adds structure and backbone.