94 points, “The 2019 Chardonnay has intense aromas of baked peaches, jasmine and baking spices with a pretty, herbal undercurrent. The palate is intense, layered, energetic and perfumed, with bright bursts of acidity and a long, spicy finish.” – Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate
According to the respected American wine critic Jeb Dunnuck, “This white is well worth searching out.” Both he and James Suckling awarded it 94 points, mirroring the score from Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate. So, that’s a pretty comprehensive endorsement.
Having spent 10 months in French oak, this Russian River Valley Chardonnay is bursting with crunchy pear, white peach, caramelised nectarine, pineapple, tangerine, lemon meringue pie, apricot, mango, toasted hazelnuts, honeysuckle, citrus blossom, gingerbread, sea spray, baked apples, almond biscotti and just a hint of dried leaves. The vibrancy and refreshing acidity are expertly retained by the careful winemaking of one of the best in the business and the cooling fog that rolls over Paul Hobbs’ vineyards. The 2019 is yet another irresistible proposition.
The first wine Paul Hobbs ever tasted was a 1962 Château d’Yquem that his father served the family in paper cups. It ignited a passion in him. Now he is a winemaking legend. This perfectionist was the first person to bottle single varietal Malbec in Argentina, he headed up the team at Opus One for a long time, he has been described by Forbes Magazine as the “Steve Jobs” of wine, and he pioneered scientific studies into the difference between French and American oak. Famed for his Californian wines, including the much sought-after Cabernet Sauvignons from the Beckerstoffer Dr Crane and Beckerstoffer to Kalon vineyards, and also the Viña Cobos winery he started in Argentina after consulting with Catena Zapata. His style is immaculately clean with laser precision, and tasting his wines confirms that he is one of the finest and most knowledgeable winemakers working anywhere in the world today.
SKU No.: 4021927
Style No.: 946272
Region: California
Grapes: Chardonnay
Closure: Cork
Alcohol by volume (ABV): 14.5%
Volume: 750ml
Allergens: Sulphites
94 points, “The 2019 Chardonnay has intense aromas of baked peaches, jasmine and baking spices with a pretty, herbal undercurrent. The palate is intense, layered, energetic and perfumed, with bright bursts of acidity and a long, spicy finish.” – Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate
According to the respected American wine critic Jeb Dunnuck, “This white is well worth searching out.” Both he and James Suckling awarded it 94 points, mirroring the score from Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate. So, that’s a pretty comprehensive endorsement.
Having spent 10 months in French oak, this Russian River Valley Chardonnay is bursting with crunchy pear, white peach, caramelised nectarine, pineapple, tangerine, lemon meringue pie, apricot, mango, toasted hazelnuts, honeysuckle, citrus blossom, gingerbread, sea spray, baked apples, almond biscotti and just a hint of dried leaves. The vibrancy and refreshing acidity are expertly retained by the careful winemaking of one of the best in the business and the cooling fog that rolls over Paul Hobbs’ vineyards. The 2019 is yet another irresistible proposition.
The first wine Paul Hobbs ever tasted was a 1962 Château d’Yquem that his father served the family in paper cups. It ignited a passion in him. Now he is a winemaking legend. This perfectionist was the first person to bottle single varietal Malbec in Argentina, he headed up the team at Opus One for a long time, he has been described by Forbes Magazine as the “Steve Jobs” of wine, and he pioneered scientific studies into the difference between French and American oak. Famed for his Californian wines, including the much sought-after Cabernet Sauvignons from the Beckerstoffer Dr Crane and Beckerstoffer to Kalon vineyards, and also the Viña Cobos winery he started in Argentina after consulting with Catena Zapata. His style is immaculately clean with laser precision, and tasting his wines confirms that he is one of the finest and most knowledgeable winemakers working anywhere in the world today.
SKU No.: 4021927
Style No.: 946272