Paul Hobbs
Ellen Lane Estate Chardonnay
Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
This is drinking so much better then this time last year. Very nice bottle. On to the 16’s.
This is drinking so much better then this time last year. Very nice bottle. On to the 16’s.
Aug 8th, 2019
This is a beautiful example of a California Chardonnay unafraid to be inspired by Burgundy. There is a Puligny-like hint of smoke and flint and a Russian River core of lively lemony fruit. Terrific balance and enough oak for structure without taking over the palate. Elegance in a bottle
This is a beautiful example of a California Chardonnay unafraid to be inspired by Burgundy. There is a Puligny-like hint of smoke and flint and a Russian River core of lively lemony fruit. Terrific balance and enough oak for structure without taking over the palate. Elegance in a bottle
Jun 19th, 2018
I had to change my score, given more time in the glass, the wine becomes complex with multiple layers, this combined wit the subtlety of delicate white fruit makes it wonderful.
I had to change my score, given more time in the glass, the wine becomes complex with multiple layers, this combined wit the subtlety of delicate white fruit makes it wonderful.
1 person found it helpfulDec 19th, 202013' Paul Hobbs Ellen Lane Estate Chardonnay. This wine is even better than it was last year. The color is a little darker & the wine has come together nicely. The fruit has come forward in the wine. The oak is a lot more restrained. An abundance of tropical fruits. With a drop of honey. Nice balance. Edit- Damn this is good!
13' Paul Hobbs Ellen Lane Estate Chardonnay. This wine is even better than it was last year. The color is a little darker & the wine has come together nicely. The fruit has come forward in the wine. The oak is a lot more restrained. An abundance of tropical fruits. With a drop of honey. Nice balance. Edit- Damn this is good!
1 person found it helpfulJul 15th, 2016Lots of wood that needs to integrate.
Lots of wood that needs to integrate.
Dec 29th, 2016
Rich and opulent, still great acid to keep it lifted and clean. Really quite beautiful.
Rich and opulent, still great acid to keep it lifted and clean. Really quite beautiful.
Apr 6th, 2015
Lovely dark gold color. Needed about 20 minutes to open up. Would have benefited from a decant. Super rich, deep Chard. Really good and a lot of life left!
Lovely dark gold color. Needed about 20 minutes to open up. Would have benefited from a decant. Super rich, deep Chard. Really good and a lot of life left!
Feb 23rd, 2024
Good depth. Solid oak. More apple and stone fruit in this one. Little ox too as it was a deeper golden color.
Good depth. Solid oak. More apple and stone fruit in this one. Little ox too as it was a deeper golden color.
Dec 17th, 2022