Andrea Watt

9.4

Cherry, vanilla, and blackberry with a touch of oak. Fruity but still very structured this is still a favorite of mine. — 14 days ago

Sean Burke

9.1

Dry white at Joe’s stone crab! Loved! — a month ago

Andrea Watt

9.4

Oak, pear, citrus, mineral, and brioche. — 2 months ago

Alvaro Bustillos

9.2

Embajada dc at mortons — 2 months ago

Ericsson

9.0

Ridge Vineyards Wine Mixer at Thyme Restaurant — 4 months ago

Ali Aboudaya

8.9

Tasteful and delicious — 4 years ago

James Burge

9.0

bright and fresh, juicy christmas berries — 3 months ago

K L

9.3

Classic. Treat. — 4 months ago

with Matt

Kate Parkerson

9.4

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

romo

9.4

When your 66 Bdx spills on your 97 cab, you drink it. A beautiful California endangered species. — 2 months ago

Akshay Venkitasubramanian

9.4

Amazing Pinot - not high on acidity or fruitiness- a perfect medium red wine with minerality — 2 months ago

Kim Bassett

9.7

Really nice. Via Rainbow Grocery, maybe? — 2 months ago

J B

9.2

Christmas gift from vendor. Eileen looked it up $55 — 3 months ago

Steve Mitchell

9.2

This 2023 paired well with my cheeseburger and fries. Dark ruby color, nice peppery Zin and medium tannins with a smooth finish. — 3 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 — 4 months ago

Steve Mitchell

9.3

Paired with scampi and a salad. WS has figured it out. — 23 days 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 — a month 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. — 2 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. — 3 months ago

Matthew Cohen

9.4

Nose: soft elegant plum. Hint of herbs. Florals.

Palate elegant plum. Some cocoa. So elegant. Seamless.

Very Burgundian.

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25% list OC.

The source 43.50. Can ship one case . — 3 months ago