The 2013 Edward James Estate Chardonnay is a show-stopping wine from the talented winemaking team of Paul Hobbs. After a few years in bottle this is showinf beautifully. On the nose this offers an exotic bouquet of pineapple, ripe banana and vanilla crème brûlée which soar from the glass. The palate reveals similar characteristics, ripe tropical fruits and a backed by a gorgoeus seamless texture that glides effortlessly through the mid-palate. Overall this is a sensational bottle of Chardonnay, and while it is drinking remarbably well now, it should continue to evolve over the next decade or so. Drink 2019-2030- 95
The 2013 Edward James Estate Chardonnay is a show-stopping wine from the talented winemaking team of Paul Hobbs. After a few years in bottle this is showinf beautifully. On the nose this offers an exotic bouquet of pineapple, ripe banana and vanilla crème brûlée which soar from the glass. The palate reveals similar characteristics, ripe tropical fruits and a backed by a gorgoeus seamless texture that glides effortlessly through the mid-palate. Overall this is a sensational bottle of Chardonnay, and while it is drinking remarbably well now, it should continue to evolve over the next decade or so. Drink 2019-2030- 95
Feb 19th, 2019
Rich and luscious. Big oak, but pure. Literally a 60 second finish.
Rich and luscious. Big oak, but pure. Literally a 60 second finish.
Jan 22nd, 2019
A nice Chardonnay that kind of went right down the middle. It wasn’t a blockbuster but it didn’t show terribly. Just a solid Chardonnay that is probably best enjoyed sooner rather than later. I’m assuming a decent amount of malo is used here...honeyed flowers, cashews, hint of lemon.
A nice Chardonnay that kind of went right down the middle. It wasn’t a blockbuster but it didn’t show terribly. Just a solid Chardonnay that is probably best enjoyed sooner rather than later. I’m assuming a decent amount of malo is used here...honeyed flowers, cashews, hint of lemon.
Jul 28th, 2018
Between Cullen and Kumeu these were my top 3 Chardonnay that I tasted on the day.
Between Cullen and Kumeu these were my top 3 Chardonnay that I tasted on the day.
Feb 22nd, 2016
Because I'm a company man
Because I'm a company man
Dec 24th, 2015
Great Chardonnay. Very well balanced. A little oak, a hint of butter, a little floral, a little citrus. Bright and crisp. Very nice. Would have any time.
Great Chardonnay. Very well balanced. A little oak, a hint of butter, a little floral, a little citrus. Bright and crisp. Very nice. Would have any time.
Sep 18th, 2015
Well made. Lots of oak- full bodied. $90 retail!
Well made. Lots of oak- full bodied. $90 retail!
Feb 13th, 2015
Oak and cream.
Oct 1st, 2014
From fruit grown at Paul Hobbs' residence!
From fruit grown at Paul Hobbs' residence!
Aug 13th, 2014
Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
