2022 | Paul Hobbs Chardonnay | Russian River Valley Marque de Vargas elegant stone fruit and lots

elegant stone fruit and lots of minerals

The concept behind this cuvée is to use the latest vines to be integrated into the estate: these are the new babies of the house

chalky tannins are very well placed

ripe blackberry pastille aroma joins forces with a dusty mineral note similar to the white dust that coats driveway gravel

2022 | Paul Hobbs Chardonnay | Russian River Valley Marque de Vargas elegant stone fruit and lotsThe fruit in this is very beautiful, with sliced apples, cream and hints of stone. Full bodied with plenty of fruit and a creamy texture that shows tension and intensity. Just the right amount of oak to highlight this. Drink or hold. 94 Pts James Suckling