Red

Cabernet Sauvignon

Hoyt Family Vineyards

Paso Robles · Central Coast · United States

Fact sheet

Type
Red
Grape
Cabernet Sauvignon
Country
United States
Region
Paso Robles · Central Coast
Appellation
Paso Robles
Body
full
Acidity
medium
Tannin
high
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

grilled meat · roast lamb · aged cheeses · barbecue

Rated vintages

  • 201190 pts

    Black plum and blueberry lead the nose on this fruit-forward wine, but there's a dark turned-earth component keeping it serious. Thick black fruit like elderberry ride a firm structure on the palate, where smoked beef, black-pepper spice and a vanilla finish combine for a solid…

  • 201087 pts

    There's tremendous blackberry, currant and chocolate flavor in this Cabernet, along with a solid coating of sweet oak. It's a delicious wine, if a bit direct and one dimensional. Ready now.

  • 200982 pts

    This is aggressive in green tannins, hot in alcohol, and is unevenly ripened, with blackberry and mint flavors.

  • 200886 pts

    Shows good flavors, with plenty of cherries and blackberries and a touch of herbs, and the finish is nice and dry. The all-important mouthfeel is a little irregular, though, with green tannins and a bite of acidity. Not going anywhere, so drink up.