Paul Hobbs

Russian River Valley Chardonnay

9.221 ratings
8.91 pro ratings
Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
Cameron Parry

Big CA style Chardonnay, not my preferred style, but well done for the form.

Big CA style Chardonnay, not my preferred style, but well done for the form.

Jul 11th, 2019
Paul J
9.3

Lovely gold color. Nose has lemongrass, honey, straw, and butter. Wine is slightly past prime. Palate contains butter, stone fruit, and camomile. Medium plus depth and long finish. Not as expressive as previous bottles.

Lovely gold color. Nose has lemongrass, honey, straw, and butter. Wine is slightly past prime. Palate contains butter, stone fruit, and camomile. Medium plus depth and long finish. Not as expressive as previous bottles.

Sep 15th, 2024
Paul J
9.7

Insanely awesome! Lovely dark gold color. Complex with butter, popcorn, melons, minerality, lemons, and camomile. Huge wine. Great QPR!

Insanely awesome! Lovely dark gold color. Complex with butter, popcorn, melons, minerality, lemons, and camomile. Huge wine. Great QPR!

Jun 17th, 2024
Paul J
9.5

Lovely gold color. Massive stone fruits on the nose with some apples, butter, and brioche. Absolutely massive wine. What was on the nose is amplified. Deep and chewy with an insanely long finish. This wine rocks and requires a crowd to drink.

Lovely gold color. Massive stone fruits on the nose with some apples, butter, and brioche. Absolutely massive wine. What was on the nose is amplified. Deep and chewy with an insanely long finish. This wine rocks and requires a crowd to drink.

Feb 5th, 2024
John Malcolm

Apricots, mangoes, tangerines, and papaya. Crisp and refreshing.

Apricots, mangoes, tangerines, and papaya. Crisp and refreshing.

Sep 29th, 2023
Eric L.

Perfect balance.

Perfect balance.

Jun 20th, 2022
C. Cole

Solid Chardonnay that’s more oaky than fruity, my preference. A great start to a meal on the grill.

Solid Chardonnay that’s more oaky than fruity, my preference. A great start to a meal on the grill.

Jun 19th, 2021
Brandon T

Nice chard, but a bit over-oaked, IMO.

Nice chard, but a bit over-oaked, IMO.

Feb 26th, 2021
Mabel Hsu

Very surprised, not like cali chardonnay at all

Very surprised, not like cali chardonnay at all

Feb 25th, 2021
Peter Hladun

Fantastic Chardonnay from PH! Love the acid and fullness of this wine without too much oak.

Fantastic Chardonnay from PH! Love the acid and fullness of this wine without too much oak.

Dec 31st, 2020