Paul Hobbs West Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2022

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Paul Hobbs
Label Name:
 
West Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
West Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.2%
Grape(s):
 
100% Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
14-16°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 95; Jeb Dunnuck 94; Wine Enthusiast 94; Wine Advocate (Robert Parker) 93; Wine Spectator 90; Tasting Panel 97. U. S. release March 2024)

Tasting Note
Deep ruby with Bing cherry, wild mountain berry, pomegranate and damp earth. Coastal salinity and oyster-shell minerality underpin silky texture, bright acidity and gently chalky tannins, finishing long with spice and floral perfume.

Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, mushroom risotto, grilled salmon, roasted chicken, aged soft cheeses. Asian: miso‑glazed black cod, Peking duck, teriyaki salmon, soy-braised pork belly, shiitake or enoki mushroom stir-fry.

Production Method
Hand-sorted fruit; a percentage whole-cluster; indigenous yeast fermentations in small open-top stainless tanks; 5-day cold soak, 15-day maceration; gentle punchdowns; spontaneous malolactic in barrel; ~11 months in French oak (c.27% new); bottled unfined and unfiltered.

Vineyard Info
Produced by Paul Hobbs Winery, a site-focused California producer founded by Paul Hobbs, emphasizing sustainably farmed, low-yield vineyards and vineyard-driven winemaking. Known for precise, highly-sourced wines from top Sonoma Coast sites.