Paul Hobbs Beckstoffer, Cabernet Sauvignon Dr. Crane Vineyard, 2007 (1.5L)

2007 was a dream vintage in Napa—long, even ripening, no heat spikes, and perfect conditions for full phenolic development. Add in Beckstoffer’s Dr. Crane Vineyard, one of the valley’s most iconic sites, and Paul Hobbs’ precision-driven winemaking, and you’ve got a serious bottle of Cabernet that’s only gotten better with time. Now with well over a decade of age, this wine is showing off all its best sides: cassis, blackberry compote, graphite, cigar box, and mocha, with velvety tannins and a long, polished finish. The oak is fully integrated, the structure is intact, and the wine’s in a beautiful spot where the richness of Napa meets the elegance of bottle age. Dr. Crane’s gravelly soils give the wine its distinctive mineral edge and firm core, while Hobbs brings a layer of sleekness and control. This isn’t just Napa Cab—it’s grand cru-level Napa Cab, from a vineyard and vintage that both over-delivered. Perfect now with a decant and a great meal (short ribs, prime rib, aged chedda