Paul Hobbs

Ulises Valdez Vineyard Pinot Noir

9.297 ratings
9.217 pro ratings
Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
Pinot Noir
Turkey, Game, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Duck, Goose, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Mushrooms, Chicken, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa, Shellfish
Top Notes For
Shay A
9.3

Leans more toward the ripe style, but acidity balances it out. Black pepper and black cherry dominate, and some roasted plum. Dark chocolate covered strawberries with a sweet yet smoky note here too.

Leans more toward the ripe style, but acidity balances it out. Black pepper and black cherry dominate, and some roasted plum. Dark chocolate covered strawberries with a sweet yet smoky note here too.

Jan 26th, 2019
Gilbert Van Hassel

Not much more than heavy alcohol, flabby not acidity, slightly oxidized, no life

Not much more than heavy alcohol, flabby not acidity, slightly oxidized, no life

Oct 28th, 2018
Drew Summers

Sales Northampton Wines

9.2

Young, Ripe, Unburdened

Young, Ripe, Unburdened

Aug 26th, 2015
Ron Yates

Never disappoints!

Never disappoints!

Aug 13th, 2015
David Eckert

Strawberry and blackberry earth

Strawberry and blackberry earth

Jan 14th, 2015
Bob Bath

Master Sommelier & Educator CIA Greystone

8.6

With ken san of Hana Restaurant

With ken san of Hana Restaurant

Aug 29th, 2013
Ryan Mullins

"I'm hoping they shut down further vineyard planting in Sonoma to avoid a further monoculture. I'm looking for my next vineyards to be in Annapolis." -Paul Hobbs

"I'm hoping they shut down further vineyard planting in Sonoma to avoid a further monoculture. I'm looking for my next vineyards to be in Annapolis." -Paul Hobbs

Mar 14th, 2016
Eric W Brown

Awesome pinot. Insanely delicious

Awesome pinot. Insanely delicious

Mar 13th, 2020
K L
9.3

Excellent. Drank in time but could tell it was on the cusp of getting overripe. Nose wasn’t that appealing. Drank light and had depth. Very good. Would get again.

Excellent. Drank in time but could tell it was on the cusp of getting overripe. Nose wasn’t that appealing. Drank light and had depth. Very good. Would get again.

Jan 5th, 2020
Eric W Brown

Big Russian River Pijot

Big Russian River Pijot

Oct 13th, 2019