Reviews & Ratings

2012 Paul Hobbs Winery Pinot Noir "Russian River Valley"

Winery: Paul Hobbs Winery

Vintage: 2012

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Russian River Valley"

Wine Category: Pinot Noir

Grape blend: 100% Pinot Noir

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Russian River Valley

State or country: CA

Price: $55

Cases produced: 6,048

KWG Score: 93.3 (based on 6 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (91)

Review date: June 11, 2014

Wine Review: This very dark ruby colored Pinot Noir from Paul Hobbs opens with a boysenberry jam bouquet with hints of oak. On the palate, this wine is full bodied, slightly acidic and loaded with ripe fruit. The flavor profile a ripe blackberry and boysenberry jam blend with notes of Dr. Pepper. I also detected a hint of raspberry tea, gentle oak and mild minerality behind all the fruit. The finish is dry and its fruit flavors linger for quite some time after it is gone. This extracted fruit bomb is big boy wine that will be enjoyed a lot by readers who enjoy this style. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: Deep violet in color, this lush yet stately Pinot Noir seduces with aromas of black raspberry, violets, sassafras, clove and cocoa butter. Juicy red fruits, earl gray tea, hazelnut and damp red clay flavors complement its velvet-like texture and very long finish.

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