Bob Cabral Pinot Noir Troubadour 2017
Wow! This Pinot is an ultra-rich and luxurious new success that commences with an alluring bouquet of warm Christmas spices leading to a velvety smooth texture. The magical flavors include pomegranate, kirsch, nutmeg, pipe tobacco, and a provocative finish (60+ seconds) that offers savory hints of creamy oak plus black truffles. This new discovery reminds us of favorite recent offerings from Aubert and Sea Smoke. This voluptuous experience is ripe for enjoyment tonight (after decanting) or anytime through 2027+. Bravo! – October 2022
Bob Cabral Wines Winery
Bob Cabral has been involved in growing and making wine professionally since 1980
and has had an interest in wine and farming since his childhood helping his grandfather
make wine in his barn. Growing up pruning grapes, irrigating vineyards and harvest
became routine on his family’s 70 acre ranch near Escalon, CA.
A fourth generation farmer and grape grower from the great San Joaquin Valley, he took
all he learned at the family farm and applied it to his degrees at Fresno State University.
In the mid 1980s while working at a large winery south of Fresno, Bob knew that
Sonoma County was where he could best hone his skills and learn to make wines that
could rival the best made anywhere in the world. He worked for the next 33 vintages in
various winemaking positions as the Associate Winemaker at De Loach Vineyards,
Custom Crush Winemaker at Kunde Estate Winery, Winemaker at Alderbrook
Vineyards, Winemaker at Hartford Court winery, Winemaker/General Manager at
Williams Selyem Winery and now Director of Winemaking at Three Sticks Wines.
Bob was awarded the 2011 wine star award from the Wine Enthusiast Magazine as
Winemaker of the Year.
The Wine
- Winery Bob Cabral Wines
- Vintage 2020
- Varietal Pinot Noir
- Style Boutique
- Winemaker Bob Cabral
- Production Boutique
Locale
- Country USA
- State California
- Region Sonoma County
Cellar Notes
- Aromatics Christmas Spices, Nutmeg
- Tasting Notes Black Truffle, Creamy Oak, Kirsch, Pomegranate, Tobacco
- Food Pairings Camembert, Duck Confit, Reblochon Cheese, Smoked Salmon
- Opening Now through 2027
Ratings
- Our Rating 99 - Legendary