Paul Hobbs Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2022

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Paul Hobbs
Label Name:
 
Russian River Valley Chardonnay
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.2%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay 100%
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Notable scores for the 2022: James Suckling 94, Vinous 93, Jeb Dunnuck 93, Wine Spectator 93, Robert Parker (WA) 90; praised for balance and aging potential

Tasting Note
Aromas of Asian pear, Meyer lemon, red apple skin and gardenia. Palate shows apricot, nectarine, lemon meringue and baking spice with bright acidity and a long, seamless finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast chicken, seared scallops, butter-poached lobster, creamy pasta, Gruyère cheese. Asian: miso-glazed black cod, sushi/ sashimi (fatty tuna), Thai green curry (mild), Cantonese steamed fish with ginger and scallion.

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

Vineyard Info
Produced by Paul Hobbs Winery—known for single-vineyard sourcing, minimal intervention winemaking and site-driven Chardonnay from Sonoma and Napa; established by winemaker Paul Hobbs and focused on sustainable practices.