Freddy R. Troya

9.2

Paul Hobbs – Chardonnay / 2022
Russian River Valley AVA – Sonoma County / California / USA 🇺🇸

Overview
100% Chardonnay from the Russian River Valley, where cooling Pacific fog allows for extended hang time and optimal ripening. A flagship-style expression from Paul Hobbs, balancing richness with precision and structure.

Aromas & Flavors
Ripe tropical fruit, pineapple, mango, and citrus, layered with orchard fruit and subtle hints of vanilla, toast, and spice. Aromatics are expressive yet controlled, never overripe.

Mouthfeel
Medium+ to full-bodied with a refined, polished texture. There’s weight and intensity, but beautifully integrated acidity keeps everything in line. Subtle creaminess without excess, leading into a long, smooth, and elegant finish.

Food Pairings
Butter-poached lobster, roasted chicken, creamy pasta, scallops, or elevated seafood dishes.

Verdict
A powerful yet disciplined Chardonnay that showcases precision winemaking. Rich in character without losing balance, this is where intensity meets elegance.

Did You Know?
The Russian River Valley’s signature morning fog (pulled in from the Pacific through the Petaluma Gap) slows ripening, allowing Chardonnay to develop both ripeness and acidity simultaneously, a key to its balance.

🍷 Personal Pick
This is Paul Hobbs in full control. Intense, layered, and polished, yet never heavy-handed. The tropical profile is elevated, the texture is refined, and the finish is impressively long. A Chardonnay that commands attention but delivers it with elegance. — 3 days ago

Paul J

9.4

Light gold color, almost clear. Petrol, pineapples, and peach on the nose. Nice acidity and refined. Tart and refreshing. Medium depth and finish. Very nice! — 3 months ago

with Brooke

Joe DAscoli

9.5

Excellent — 5 months ago

Paul J

9.7

1hr+ decant. Dark red color with subtle bricking. Complex nose of massive blue fruit with caramel and cedar. Same on the palate with subtle tea. Medium plus depth and finish. Bottles like this are why I’ve been buying this every year for over a decade. — a month ago

with Brooke

Joe Flo

9.7

Paul Hobbs + Dr Crane Vineyard = 😋😋 — 2 months ago

K L

9.3

Excellent. Perhaps went a bit too long but still good. M loved. Deep straw color. — 3 months ago

with Matt

Eric Vishria

9.5

Really incredible and dense. Thought it was excellent and took about 2 hrs to open. So much excellent dirt. — 2 months ago

Joe Flo

9.5

Paul Hobbs always great & consistent — 2 months ago

Norman

9.0

I thought this would be better. I’m getting a little bit of prune on it. The nose is there but not my favorite, more port-like. Last bottle, I think. — 2 months ago

Pablo

9.1

Very nice. Herbal and spices. — 4 months ago