95 points/'Cellar Selection,' Wine Enthusiast: "[$70 list] Layered and well-concentrated, this impressive wine stacks up cream, butter, toasted almonds and poached pears for a lavish palate that's also nicely grounded in appley acidity. It will be eye-opening during cocktail hour and even better paired with fish and shellfish. Alcohol 14.2%. (Dec 2023)"
94 points Wine Spectator: "[$70 list] Seamless and polished, with succulent notes of apricot, peaches, mango and Meyer lemon, plus a touch of Honeycrisp apple at the core. Accents of orange blossom, cardamom and nutmeg linger on the long, expressive finish. Drink now through 2032. (4/30/24)"
94 points Lisa Perrotti-Brown (The Wine Independent): "The 2021 Chardonnay shoots out of the glass with notes of lime blossoms, fresh grapefruit, and struck flint, giving way to notes of candied orange peel, fresh ginger, and coriander seed. The medium to full-bodied palate is electric with vibrant citrus fruit flavors and mineral sparks, supported by a racy backbone, finishing long with a zesty lift. Alcohol 14.2%. Drink: 2024-2031. (10/15/23)"
94 points Jeb Dunnuck: "A medium straw/gold hue, the 2021 Chardonnay Russian River Valley offers up fresh and classic aromas of melon rind, lightly toasted baking spices, and ripe apple. The palate is expressive, with a nice balance of ripeness and saline. Softly textured, with notes of crunchy green apple, ripe tangerine, and salty earth, it’s in a great place now and will drink well over the next 5-6 years. (7/21/23)"
94 points James Suckling: "Cooked apple, pie crust, stone, and vanilla bean aromas with hints of flint. Full body. Crunchy fruit with sliced apple. Hints of oak. Dense in the center palate yet firm and focused. Excellent. Drink or hold. (6/7/23)"
94 points International Wine Report: "[$70 list] The 2021 Russian River Valley Chardonnay by Paul Hobbs is a stunning expression of Chardonnay from the area. Aged for 12 months in 25% new French oak barrels, it sports a glistening medium gold core with a watery rim in the glass. It’s Rich, luscious, and decadent on the palate. A nose of dried banana and tropical tones meets the mouthwatering palate of sliced apple, fresh peach, and dried pineapple. Gorgeous acidity and a lengthy fruit-driven finish complete the wine. Drink: 2023-2030. (Mar 2023)"
93 points Lisa Perrotti-Brown (Wine Advocate): "[$70 list] The 2021 Chardonnay is made with 90% estate fruit, mostly from Paul Hobbs's single-vineyard wines. It opens with some flinty and allspice tones that give way to a core of yellow apples, chamomile and beeswax. The light-bodied palate has a satiny texture and generous, spicy flavors balanced by vibrant acidity, and it has a long, flavorful finish. Drink: 2024-2034. (Dec 2023)"
94 points Wine Spectator: "[$70 list] Seamless and polished, with succulent notes of apricot, peaches, mango and Meyer lemon, plus a touch of Honeycrisp apple at the core. Accents of orange blossom, cardamom and nutmeg linger on the long, expressive finish. Drink now through 2032. (4/30/24)"
94 points Lisa Perrotti-Brown (The Wine Independent): "The 2021 Chardonnay shoots out of the glass with notes of lime blossoms, fresh grapefruit, and struck flint, giving way to notes of candied orange peel, fresh ginger, and coriander seed. The medium to full-bodied palate is electric with vibrant citrus fruit flavors and mineral sparks, supported by a racy backbone, finishing long with a zesty lift. Alcohol 14.2%. Drink: 2024-2031. (10/15/23)"
94 points Jeb Dunnuck: "A medium straw/gold hue, the 2021 Chardonnay Russian River Valley offers up fresh and classic aromas of melon rind, lightly toasted baking spices, and ripe apple. The palate is expressive, with a nice balance of ripeness and saline. Softly textured, with notes of crunchy green apple, ripe tangerine, and salty earth, it’s in a great place now and will drink well over the next 5-6 years. (7/21/23)"
94 points James Suckling: "Cooked apple, pie crust, stone, and vanilla bean aromas with hints of flint. Full body. Crunchy fruit with sliced apple. Hints of oak. Dense in the center palate yet firm and focused. Excellent. Drink or hold. (6/7/23)"
94 points International Wine Report: "[$70 list] The 2021 Russian River Valley Chardonnay by Paul Hobbs is a stunning expression of Chardonnay from the area. Aged for 12 months in 25% new French oak barrels, it sports a glistening medium gold core with a watery rim in the glass. It’s Rich, luscious, and decadent on the palate. A nose of dried banana and tropical tones meets the mouthwatering palate of sliced apple, fresh peach, and dried pineapple. Gorgeous acidity and a lengthy fruit-driven finish complete the wine. Drink: 2023-2030. (Mar 2023)"
93 points Lisa Perrotti-Brown (Wine Advocate): "[$70 list] The 2021 Chardonnay is made with 90% estate fruit, mostly from Paul Hobbs's single-vineyard wines. It opens with some flinty and allspice tones that give way to a core of yellow apples, chamomile and beeswax. The light-bodied palate has a satiny texture and generous, spicy flavors balanced by vibrant acidity, and it has a long, flavorful finish. Drink: 2024-2034. (Dec 2023)"
| Product SKU | 355524 |
| Producer | Paul Hobbs |
| Country | United States |
| Region | California |
| SubRegion | Sonoma County |
| Appellation | Russian River Valley |
| Varietal | Chardonnay |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | White |
| ABV | 14.2% |
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