Paul Hobbs Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2018

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Paul Hobbs
Label Name:
 
Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
100% Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
14-16°C

Awards/Ratings
Key scores: Jeb Dunnuck 94; Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 93; Vinous 93; Wine Spectator 93; James Suckling 92. com; wine. com; KLWines; CaskCartel)

Tasting Note
Vivid crimson with violet, Morello cherry, pomegranate and black tea; layered boysenberry, bergamot and sage. Lively acidity, fine-grained tannins, red‑clay minerality and a long, elegant finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roasted duck, coq au vin, mushroom risotto, roast pork, grilled salmon, soft cheeses. Asian: miso‑glazed salmon, teriyaki chicken or beef, char siu pork, mushroom soba, ginger‑soy glazed pork belly.

Production Method
Hand‑harvested and sorted; ~10% whole‑cluster; indigenous yeast ferment in small open‑top stainless tanks; 5‑day cold soak, 15‑day maceration; spontaneous malolactic in barrel; aged in French oak; bottled unfined and unfiltered.

Vineyard Info
Paul Hobbs founded the winery in 1991 in Sebastopol, Sonoma. Estate‑focused producer known for meticulous vineyard selection, sustainable practices and acclaimed single‑vineyard Pinot Noir and Chardonnay bottlings.