Andrea Watt

9.5

BlackBerry, toast, and cherry, and oak with bold notes. — 2 months ago

with Becky

Kate Parkerson

9.4

Yummy, smooth, flavorful, and not too heavy. Had at Josh's — 3 months ago

Andrea Watt

9.4

Oak, pear, citrus, mineral, and brioche. — 3 months ago

Kim Bassett

9.7

Really nice. Via Rainbow Grocery, maybe? — 4 months ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.6

2008 vintage. Yeah, some wackoid(s) gave this 100 points. Whatevs. Arrived at 70-72 degrees. Zero chill. Immediately plunged into an ice bath. Used a Durand to open but the über-dry cork just laughed at it and decided to pixelate into small, broken safety glass-styled fragments. Not the sign I was looking for. Here comes the funnel + screen + decanter to save the day. That screen needs a raise come review time. Put the decanter atop the ice bath with a protective serviette between and gave it another 5-6 mins in the chill. Color not quite yellow Chartreuse but pretty close. Tasted at approx 58-59 degrees. Like a trip to the confectionery + bakery. Whoa! Medium/medium-heavy body and this was popping. Splashes and suggestions of fruits, bread products and baking spices without an overriding, final boss. Phenomenal. Can’t give it a Wilt but it did not suck and should drink as such for at least another half-decade. Have had plenty of Marcassin whites and reds and this was the best of the lot. Transcendent. For all that…? 9.6. Soviet…er…Russian judge mode deployed. 3.6.25. — 4 months ago

Richard Russell

9.0

Spicy oak and pepper. Heavy wine
Tasty. Will drink again. — 5 months ago

Chris Blanchard

9.1

2023 vintage - it opened brighter than expected with bold ripe flavors and more fruit forward than expected. It was a nice surprise. After 30 minutes the flavors balanced a bit and tasted less bright and fruity and more balanced. The wife and I enjoyed the bottle. — 5 months ago

Ericsson

9.3

Been a while since I last opened one these bad boys. Still young but great bottle. Tons of precision. — 9 months ago

Erin Joyce

9.2

Waited a few years to drink the 2017 and it’s even better than I remembered. In times like these it’s important to savor the floral bouquet and stone fruit deliciousness of this wine and essentials like Clorox bleach. — 6 years ago

with Sandra

Patty Grimm

9.5

Luscious, velvety on the mouth..fruit forward...amazing!!! Going to buy a case tomorrow!!! Literally a $100 cab at an amazing price!! — 11 years ago

Dave Parker

9.3

Anajak’s blend is singing tonight! — 2 months ago

Dave

9.3

Found it! This is a light-handed Zin, and very delicious. Thanks for the recommendation! @Doug Powers @Anthony De Blasi
Listening to a little Depeche Mode!! — 2 months ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.2

Paul Hobbs – Chardonnay / 2022
Russian River Valley AVA – Sonoma County / California / USA 🇺🇸

Overview
100% Chardonnay from the Russian River Valley, where cooling Pacific fog allows for extended hang time and optimal ripening. A flagship-style expression from Paul Hobbs, balancing richness with precision and structure.

Aromas & Flavors
Ripe tropical fruit, pineapple, mango, and citrus, layered with orchard fruit and subtle hints of vanilla, toast, and spice. Aromatics are expressive yet controlled, never overripe.

Mouthfeel
Medium+ to full-bodied with a refined, polished texture. There’s weight and intensity, but beautifully integrated acidity keeps everything in line. Subtle creaminess without excess, leading into a long, smooth, and elegant finish.

Food Pairings
Butter-poached lobster, roasted chicken, creamy pasta, scallops, or elevated seafood dishes.

Verdict
A powerful yet disciplined Chardonnay that showcases precision winemaking. Rich in character without losing balance, this is where intensity meets elegance.

Did You Know?
The Russian River Valley’s signature morning fog (pulled in from the Pacific through the Petaluma Gap) slows ripening, allowing Chardonnay to develop both ripeness and acidity simultaneously, a key to its balance.

🍷 Personal Pick
This is Paul Hobbs in full control. Intense, layered, and polished, yet never heavy-handed. The tropical profile is elevated, the texture is refined, and the finish is impressively long. A Chardonnay that commands attention but delivers it with elegance. — 4 months ago

Ali Aboudaya

8.9

Tasteful and delicious — 4 years ago

K L

9.3

Classic. Treat. — 5 months ago

with Matt

Elayna Halikopter

9.6

Delicious. — 6 months ago

Elmars

9.3

Great cabernet sauvignon. Black fruit aromas, well balanced. Sipping while in Tobago. — 7 months ago

Katie Journeay

9.0

CM Houston — 5 years ago

Brian R

9.3

Starting to find that good California pinots are better after a few years or a few days after opening or both. — 8 years ago

romo

9.1

Trousseaujolais! - at Archer — 2 months ago

Lydia Domingue

9.6

Yummy. Good alone or with charcuterie. Light bodied. — 2 months ago

ESF

8.9

Forgot I had this about 6 months ago — confirming previous note, such great QPR and a real crowd pleaser year in year out — 3 months ago

Akshay Venkitasubramanian

9.4

Amazing Pinot - not high on acidity or fruitiness- a perfect medium red wine with minerality — 3 months ago

Ericsson

9.0

Ridge Vineyards Wine Mixer at Thyme Restaurant — 5 months ago

Steve Messinger

9.2

Dark ruby, dense black fruit aromas of kirsch and sassafras w a lingering high note of bergamot. Intense black fruit flavors long finish showing a bit of alc — 5 months ago

Norman

9.1

Better after it opened. Time to drink. Should have earlier. — 5 months ago

Makhanna Seerattan

9.6

Really nice, flavorful but felt light. Mom liked. Rich liked. — 7 months ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.1

Medium ruby color with a lighter rim. Aromas of red berries, violets, wet gravel and pine resin. The pallet is full of red cherry and blueberry fruit with additional notes of baking spices, black tea and dried herbs. Crisp acidity, plush and medium bodied. A bit of grippy tannin. Always very consistent. — 10 months ago

Rick Baraff

9.1

That’s some nice drinkin’ stuff (circa 2017). Thanks to the local somm, Steve, at our Whole Foods for the recom... it was their last bottle and he sacrificed. — 7 years ago

Michael Short

9.2

why she left me I’ll never know... but I get close to finding the answer in this bottle. saluti — 8 years ago