97 points Audrey Frick (JebDunnuck.com): "The 2021 Chardonnay Edward James Estate takes on a lightly savory tone with a delicate perfume of smoky incense, fresh green pear. There’s a silky texture in this medium to full bodied white, with bright notes of preserved lime, ripe white peaches, and fresh flowers, and it has a clean, fantastic finish. (7/21/23)"
95 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "The 2021 Chardonnay Edward James Estate is a powerful, inward Chardonnay. Mineral, floral and savory notes are front and center, while fruit is pushed in the background. The Edward James will appeal most to readers who appreciate subtlety and nuance in Chardonnay. Plenty of textural richness runs through all the wines, but the Edward James is very much on the understated side of things. Give it 6-12 months to soften a touch. Drink: 2023-2031. (Aug 2023)"
95 points Jonathan Cristaldi (Decanter): "This medium- to full-bodied Chardonnay from vintner Paul Hobbs is fleshy, ripe, and laden with a mix of citrus and tropical notes tinged with baked brioche in the nose and a squeeze of bright lemon on the palate, which mingles with juicy tangerine. For all its girth, the bright fruit flavours, taut acidity, and streak of chalky minerality keep this fresh and exhuberant. Grapes are sourced from the Edward James estate single vineyard in the Russian River Valley of Sonoma County. Drink: 2023-2028. (Jun 2023)"
95 points James Suckling: "Aromas of crushed stone, cooked apple, and butter cookie follow through to a full body with lovely density and intensity. A little tight at the end. Needs a year or two to open. (6/7/23)"
93.5 points CellarTracker.com community score.
95 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "The 2021 Chardonnay Edward James Estate is a powerful, inward Chardonnay. Mineral, floral and savory notes are front and center, while fruit is pushed in the background. The Edward James will appeal most to readers who appreciate subtlety and nuance in Chardonnay. Plenty of textural richness runs through all the wines, but the Edward James is very much on the understated side of things. Give it 6-12 months to soften a touch. Drink: 2023-2031. (Aug 2023)"
95 points Jonathan Cristaldi (Decanter): "This medium- to full-bodied Chardonnay from vintner Paul Hobbs is fleshy, ripe, and laden with a mix of citrus and tropical notes tinged with baked brioche in the nose and a squeeze of bright lemon on the palate, which mingles with juicy tangerine. For all its girth, the bright fruit flavours, taut acidity, and streak of chalky minerality keep this fresh and exhuberant. Grapes are sourced from the Edward James estate single vineyard in the Russian River Valley of Sonoma County. Drink: 2023-2028. (Jun 2023)"
95 points James Suckling: "Aromas of crushed stone, cooked apple, and butter cookie follow through to a full body with lovely density and intensity. A little tight at the end. Needs a year or two to open. (6/7/23)"
93.5 points CellarTracker.com community score.
| Product SKU | 355518 |
| Producer | Paul Hobbs |
| Country | United States |
| Region | California |
| SubRegion | Sonoma County |
| Appellation | Russian River Valley |
| Varietal | Chardonnay |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | White |
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