Reviews & Ratings

2007 Paul Hobbs Winery Chardonnay "Ritchie Vineyards"

Winery: Paul Hobbs Winery

Vintage: 2007

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Ritchie Vineyards"

Wine Category: Chardonnay

Grape blend: 100% Chardonnay

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Russian River Valley

State or country: CA

Price: $70

Cases produced: 240

KWG Score: 93.7 (based on 4 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Excellent (96)

Review date: August 20, 2009

Wine Review: This Chardonnay from Paul Hobbs is an outstanding wine. It is yellow colored and opens with an attractive pear and light oak bouquet. On the palate, this wine is full bodied, very well balanced, and extremely smooth. The flavor profile is a delicious light lemon and vanilla custard. The finish is dry and its finish is rather lengthy. This Chard is a meal in itself. If you want to enjoy it with food, try it with Chicken St. Timothy. It would be an outstanding match. Cheers - Ken

Winemaker Notes: From the old vines of Ritchie Vineyard, we produce a Chardonnay of great power, intense flavor and seamless integration. The 2007 offering opens with aromas of white peach, honeysuckle and shortbread. The bold, yeasty palate is brimming with assertive flavors of fresh bosc pear, nectarine, and lemon meringue that wrap themselves around a steely backbone. A sublime interplay of fruit and well‐integrated French oak leads to a finish offering great length, along with notes of nutmeg, cedar and anise.

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