Paul Hobbs 2023 Russian River Valley Chardonnay
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Another fabulous Chardonnay from Paul Hobbs. Get the new release while it's available.
95 Points Wine Enthusiast *Cellar Selection*: "This rich and decadent Chard delivers aromas of bright apple, nectarine, vanilla and brioche on the nose. The palate delivers waves of juicy acidity, with flavors of pithy Meyer lemon, fresh pear, lemon blossom and cinnamon. Absolutely lovely now, this will be a showstopper after a few years in the cellar."
94 Points James Suckling: "So complex, creamy, toasty and layered, with pastry-like richness that’s backed by vivid citrus and green apple acidity for great balance. It's deep, broad, long and enticing, opening with baked apple, toasted oak and fresh bread aromas, then lemon meringue, Bosc pears, lime zest and minerals on the palate. Drink now or hold."
93 Points Jeb Dunnuck: "The Paul Hobbs 2023 Chardonnay Russian River Valley has bright notes of salted lime, fresh pineapple, flinty wet stones, green apples, and excellent lifted energy right out of the gate. The palate has a pure, ripe core, with a refreshing, cool climate feel, and it’s long and drinkable now or over the coming 8-10 years. I absolutely love this wine for its freshness and snappy feel."
92 Points Wine Spectator: "Plush and juicy, with flavors of grilled peach, pineapple and citrus that are ripe and generous, plus a thread of marmalade and orange blossoms for complexity. Finds plenty of harmony on the finish, where notes of cardamom and wild fennel linger."
About the Winery: Paul Hobbs is undoubtedly one of the world’s finest consultants, and as Americans we’re lucky to have this New York State-born winemaking guru right in the heart of the Russian River, turning out a bevy of wines from both Napa and the following items from their estate vineyards in Sonoma as well as from purchased fruit. Hobbs has a separate entity now, which is aimed at producing good value wines under the Cross Barn by Paul Hobbs moniker. There’s some juicy, high-quality stuff in these cuvées.
