2015 Paul Hobbs Chardonnay Russian River Valley

Producer: Paul Hobbs Wines
Region: Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, North Coast, California, United States of America
Vineyards: Ross Station Estate, Edward James Estate, Ellen Lane Estate, O’Connor, Feeney Estate and Dinner Vineyards
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Tasting Note:January 27, 2019

Light golden yellow and a touch unfiltered. A bunch of lemon crud on the nose with buttery characteristics, baked apples and honeysuckle. Medium acidity (6/10) and medium bodied. Coated and rich palate with layers of baked apples, citrus, almonds and some minerality. Long well rounded finish. Paired perfectly with crab cakes. Thank you for the recommendation Chris.

This 2015 Chardonnay comes from six vineyards in the Russian River Valley AVA in Sonoma County (Ross Station Estate, Edward James Estate, Ellen Lane Estate, O’Connor Vineyard, Feeney Estate, and Dinner Vineyard). Aged sur lie for twelve months in 50% new French oak barrels and four months in stainless steel. Also goes through malolactic fermentation.

Drink Dates:

2019 till 2021.

Rating:

91 points.

Price Point:

$$ - Purchased at RARE Steakhouse in Washington, DC for 50% off bottle night (every Sunday) for $45.00. Recent vintage retails for around $60.00.

Paul Hobbs Wines, Chardonnay, White Wine, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, North Coast, California, United States of AmericaGreg2015, Paul Hobbs Wines, Paul Hobbs, Russian River Valley, Chardonnay, White Wine, Sonoma County, North Coast, California, United States of America, RARE Steakhouse, Killer Wine List, January 2019, $$, 91 PointsComment