Reviews & Ratings

2012 Paul Hobbs Winery Chardonnay "Russian River Valley"

Winery: Paul Hobbs Winery

Vintage: 2012

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Russian River Valley"

Wine Category: Chardonnay

Grape blend: 100% Chardonnay

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Russian River Valley

State or country: CA

Price: $47

Cases produced: 3,846

KWG Score: 92.8 (based on 6 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (90)

Review date: June 21, 2014

Wine Review: This yellow colored Chardonnay from the Russian River opens with a pleasant fig, apricot and apple like bouquet with hints of banana. On the palate, this wine is full bodied, slightly acidic and savory. The flavor profile is a toasted oak and pear blend with notes of tangerine and a touch of grapefruit. The finish is dry and its flavors show very nice length. The panel thought this Chard would pair well with pasta carbonara or seafood Newburg. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: 2012 was rich, complex vintage for this quintessential Russian River Valley Chardonnay. The wine offers a brilliant citrine quartz color and impresses with aromas of citrus blossom, spiced baked pears and honey glazed brioche. Layered yet seamless, it lifts off the palate with a hint of mandarin meringue, while an enduring essence of marzipan crème lingers through the lengthy finish.

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