90POINTS
16½/20
Paul Hobbs Chardonnay 2011
Russian River, Sonoma County, California, United StatesLight floral, peach, green apple, pear, honey, butter, vanilla and nutty lees with a bit of mango. Full, round, slightly oily texture with ripe mango, peach, honey, butterscotch, nutty lees, vanilla, cinnamon and baked apple flavours. Good acidity but rich and if not fat on the finish but all with a touch of austerity. Perfect with Dungeness crab.Tasted: 08 February 2014Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:BC | $60.00 | 750ml | specialty listing |
AB | $55.00 | 750ml | private wine stores |
Grape: ChardonnayCSPC: 745620UPC: 897941000158