30th anniversary tasting
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Paul Hobbs
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2018 paul hobbs chardonnay, russian river valley
Harvest Dates: Hand harvested at night, September 19 - October 8
Tasting Notes: A vibrant blend derived from our revered vineyards that are defined by the region’s cooling fog and warm afternoon sunshine reveals a pale straw color in the glass and aromas of white florals, ground ginger, and Mandarin orange. Golden Delicious apple and Meyer lemon give way to complex flavors of baking spice and piecrust that add a round texture to accompany its bright acidity, framing the long finish.
Accolades: 94pts Jeb Dunnuck | 93pts Wine Advocate
2018 paul hobbs pinot noir, russian river valley
Harvest Dates: Hand harvested at night, September 15 - October 12
Tasting Notes: Sourced predominately from our estates that are defined by their proximity to the coast and Russian River climate, the wine displays vivid crimson and aromas of violet, Morello cherry, and black tea. Velvet tannins on the palate ride along a juicy backbone of flavors such as cranberry, Blood orange, and Damson plum. The finish is long, powered behind a crisp acidity and appealing red clay-like minerality.
Accolades: 94pts Jeb Dunnuck | 93pts Wine Advocate
2016 paul hobbs cabernet sauvignon, napa valley
Harvest Dates: Hand harvested at night, October 7 - 13
Tasting Notes: From its alluring deep garnet to its engaging aromas of wild blackberry, cocoa, and dried sage, the wine is endowed with refinement and definition by sourcing from first-rate sites within the region. A core of succulent dark plum and black currant envelope the palate with delineated accents of lavender, tobacco and crushed graphite that hold through the long finish across fine-grained tannins and balanced acidity.
Accolades: 94pts James Suckling | 93pts Wine Advocate
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vineyard designate wines
Paul Hobbs CABERNET SAUVIGNON, BECKSTOFFER LAS PIEDRAS VINEYARD
Appellation: St. Helena, Napa Valley
Vineyard Notes: Nestled at the foot of Spring Mountain, the vineyard was planted in 2001 and produces mineral-driven cabernet sauvignon that’s true to its site. The interplay of pure fruit, lush tannins, and mineral expressions capture this vineyard’s unique personality.
2010 Vintage
Harvest Dates: Hand harvested at night, September 1, 7, 11
Tasting Notes: The 2015 Chardonnay from the Ross Station Estate offers a pale straw hue with graceful aromatics of honeysuckle, stone fruit, and apple blossom. Seemingly endless layers of flavor emerge with Honeycrisp apple, Eureka lemon, and white peach. Focused acidity lifts the experience on the palate, highlighting good minerality throughout the long, refreshing finish.
Accolades: 94pts Vinous Media | 90pts Wine Advocate
2012 vintage
Harvest Dates: Hand harvested at night, September 12 & 19
Tasting Notes: Situated in the coastal influenced Green Valley sub-appellation of the Russian River Valley, the vineyard is blanketed by morning and evening fog, which moderates diurnal temperatures. With these favorable conditions, a radiant golden straw chardonnay emerges with expressive aromas of white peach, brioche, and crème brûlée. The mineral core is lifted on the palate, embraced by flavors of yellow apple and tropical tones, leading to a long, cool saline finish.
Accolades: 95pts Wine Advocate | 95pts Vinous Media
2013 vintage
Harvest Dates: Hand harvested at night, September 9 & 15
Tasting Notes: Located on a coastal ridge just five miles from the Pacific Ocean, the remote site experiences substantial diurnal temperature shifts yielding wines characterized by their tension, structure, and precision of fruit. Our second vintage shows deep ruby and lifted aromas of fresh violet, Bing cherry, and hint of sea salt. The texture is focused with silky tannins and well-defined flavors of blueberry, orange peel, savory thyme and Asian spices that are accompanied by an abundance of acidity that follows through the long finish.
Accolades: 95pts James Suckling | 93pts Wine Advocate
2014 vintage
Harvest Dates: Hand harvested at night, October 19
Tasting Notes: Dense electric violet in color, this wine excites with aromas of perfectly ripened cassis, tobacco, graphite, and clean gravel after a spring rain. The densely textured palate is generous in flavors of black cherry, lavender, spice, and mineral. It is a wine of excellent focus, energy and tension, with a finish that lasts for over a minute.
Accolades: 93+pts Vinous Media | 93pts Wine Enthusiast
paul hobbs cabernet sauvignon, beckstoffer to kalon vineyard
Appellation: Oakville, Napa Valley
Vineyard Notes: Pioneering vintner H.W. Crabb first planted the vineyard in the mid-19th century. Well-regarded for its superlative fruit, he appropriately named it, “To Kalon”, Greek for “highest good.” In the 20th century, the site found new glory as the source of the legendary Georges de Latour wines made by Andre Tchelistcheff. The section we farm is specified by both the row and vine so we can bestow the best expression of this highly coveted site.
2009 vintage
Harvest Dates: Hand harvested at night, October 6
Tasting Notes: Densely saturated garnet in the glass, has even in its appearance, depth balanced by liveliness. Strikingly focused aromatics of crushed graphite, cedar, sage, and cigar box precede flavors of mountain black cherry, wild blackberry and currant wafting in high wattage power from the glass. The mouthfeel’s full weight and roundness is framed by waves of silky yet pronounced tannins, which crescendo into a long, elegant finish that exhilarates the palate.
Accolades: 99pts James Suckling | 98+pts Wine Advocate
2014 paul hobbs cabernet sauvignon, nathan coombs estate
Appellation: Coombsville, Napa Valley
Harvest Dates: Hand harvested at night, October 9 - 20
Tasting Notes: Situated on gently sloped terrain, this estate Coombsville AVA vineyard produces wine of great character with its moderate climate and unusual soil composition. An inky black color with a vivid purple rim, this wine invites with seductive aromatics of lavender, dried herbs, black cherry and cassis. The palate is vibrant with finely sculpted layers of dark chocolate and blackberry tart interwoven with moist earth and crushed granite. Bold, chewy tannins and balanced acidity complete this wine that offers focus, complexity and powerful structure.
Accolades: 98pts Jeb Dunnuck | 97+pts Wine Advocate
seneca lake, finger lakes, new york
The pursuit to craft world-class riesling has brought Paul Hobbs back to New York to create site-specific estate wines from the emerging Finger Lakes region.
2019 Hillick & Hobbs Dry RIesling
Our inaugural vintage from our steep-sloped estate presents a delicate bouquet of spring white flowers and tangerine peel mingled with accents of wet slate. Elegant and inviting on the palate, crisp pear and lime zest highlights are underscored by a bright acidity and lingering mineral notes that seamlessly glide into a clean and vibrant finish.
Accolades: 94pts James Suckling | 90pts Wine Spectator
galicia, spain
At the intersection of two great ancient worlds – the wine region of Ribeira Sacra and the storied Camino de Santiago – rests Alvaredos-Hobbs. Internationally-renowned winemaker Paul Hobbs and Galician viticultor Antonio López Fernández partner to craft wines from the region’s indigenous grapes sourced from vineyards growing on steep, hillside vineyards overlooking the Rio Sil.
2018 alvaredos-hobbs Godello
A delicately aromatic white wine displaying layered notes of lavender, citrus blossom, and kumquat with hints of white pepper. Beautifully balanced on the palate, with a medium body, bright acidity, and a lingering floral finish.
Accolades: 92pts Wine Advocate | 92pts James Suckling
2019 alvaredos-hobbs mencía
Enticing aromas of blackberry and fresh thyme mingle with hints of rose petal, cardamom, and sumac. Juicy forest fruits and black cherry on the palate are complemented by spice and floral notes, with a slate-like minerality, fresh acidity, and well balanced tannins.