Paul Hobbs Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2019

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Paul Hobbs
Label Name:
 
Russian River Valley Chardonnay
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
12-14°C

Awards/Ratings
94 Jeb Dunnuck; 94 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate; 94 James Suckling; widely praised in trade reviews (2021–2022)

Tasting Note
Bright lemon and Meyer‑lemon zest with green apple, Asian pear, apricot and nectarine; underpinned by brioche, toasted almond and baking spice. Vibrant acidity, noticeable minerality and a long, seamless finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast chicken, grilled salmon, buttered lobster, creamy pasta, mushroom risotto. Asian: miso‑glazed black cod, teriyaki salmon, richer sushi (e.g., toro), coconut‑based Thai curry, Cantonese steamed fish.

Production Method
Whole-cluster pressed cold; barrel-fermented with indigenous yeasts; aged sur lie with bi-weekly bâtonnage; spontaneous malolactic fermentation; 10–11 months in new and neutral French oak; unfined and unfiltered.

Vineyard Info
Paul Hobbs Winery, founded 1991, focuses on site-driven, minimal-intervention winemaking in Sonoma. The Russian River bottling sources multiple pedigreed vineyards across the appellation and emphasizes sustainable practices.