Paul Hobbs Carneros Pinot Noir Hyde 2018

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Paul Hobbs
Label Name:
 
Carneros Pinot Noir Hyde
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Los Carneros, Napa Valley
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.3%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
14-16°C

Awards/Ratings
Notable scores for the 2018 Paul Hobbs Hyde Vineyard Pinot Noir: Wine Advocate 95, Jeb Dunnuck 95, Vinous 94, James Suckling 94, Connoisseurs' Guide 93; widely reviewed (2020)

Tasting Note
Perfumed red and black cherry, warm blueberry, candied violet and orange peel with bay-leaf and subtle spice. Silky, medium–full palate with fine-grained tannins, bright acidity and a long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Roast duck, mushroom risotto, grilled salmon, pork belly; Asian: Peking duck, miso‑glazed salmon, pork belly ramen, char siu or teriyaki dishes.

Production Method
Mostly destemmed (≈8% whole stems), fermented with gentle extraction, aged ~15 months in French oak (c.53% new). Single‑vineyard Pinot Noir vinified for purity and balance.

Vineyard Info
Paul Hobbs sources fruit from the renowned Hyde Vineyard in Carneros—one of his long‑term single‑vineyard sites—producing focused, site‑driven Pinot Noir since the winery’s early years.