Paul Hobbs - Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2019 (750ml)
Price: $80.99
| Producer | Paul Hobbs |
| Country | United States |
| Region | California |
| Subregion | Russian River Valley |
| Varietal | Pinot Noir |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Sku | 2037 |
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Translucent garnet, the 2019 vintage entices with blood orange, boysenberry, and fresh violets. The voluptuous texture fuses with layered notes of bergamot, wild cherry, crushed pomegranate seeds, and hints of sage. As it moves across the palate both acid and plush tannins are seamlessly integrated, accentuated by a red clay minerality that readily captures our terroir and adds freshness to the gorgeous finish.
James Suckling: 93 Points
Pretty aromas of red cherries, ripe wild strawberries and rooibos tea. Medium-bodied with fine tannins and well-balanced acidity that keeps the sweet red and black-cherry character going throughout. Added notes of tobacco and vanilla stick come in. Drink now.
Wine Advocate: 93 Points
Medium ruby-purple, the 2019 Pinot Noir opens with broody cranberries and blackberries with touches of earth and charcuterie. The medium-bodied palate is a bit brighter than the nose would lead you to believe, with a grainy, fresh frame and gregarious, spicy fruits. It's a pretty expression that combines powerful fruit with a lighter frame than might be expected from the Russian River Valley.
Wine Enthusiast: 92 Points
Made in tiny amounts with a ton of freshness and energy, this wine is tart, seamless and bursting in red berry, plum and rose petal, with a backbone of tannin that remains supple on the pal- ate. The oak is supportive and subtle, contributing nice touches of baking spice.
Wine Spectator: 91 Points
Contoured and well-spiced, with roast beef accents to the dried cherry and berry flavors. Ends with concentrated hot stone and underbrush accents on the open-textured finish.
