Paul Hobbs George Menini Pinot Noir 2023

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Paul Hobbs
Label Name:
 
George Menini Pinot Noir
Vintage:
 
2023
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Russian River Valley (Sebastopol Hills), Sonoma County, California.
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.1%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
14-16°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 98 pts; Vinous (Antonio Galloni) 97 pts; Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 96+; Wine Spectator 95 pts. Featured in James Suckling Top 100 Wines list

Tasting Note
Jewel-toned, with tart cranberry, pomegranate and black cherry, layered with wild berries, forest floor, black tea and subtle smoky/stemmy notes; vibrant acidity, silky tannins and a persistent mineral-tinged finish.

Food Pairing
Roast duck or duck confit, mushroom risotto, pork tenderloin, grilled salmon; Asian: Peking duck, char siu or char-grilled pork, miso-glazed black cod, mushroom soba, grilled yakitori.

Production Method
Estate-grown, mixed-clone fermentations (Calera, Mt. Eden, 115, others); approx. 15% whole-cluster fermentation; aged ~12–15 months in roughly 30% new French oak.

Vineyard Info
Paul Hobbs acquired the George Menini Estate (Sebastopol Hills) and farms ~39 acres planted to Pinot Noir and Chardonnay on Goldridge sandy loam, planted with heritage and Calera/Mt. Eden clones and managed for quality.