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. — 7 hours ago

Ali Aboudaya

8.9

Tasteful and delicious — 4 years ago

Brennan Roy

9.0

Perfect Pinot. — a month ago

Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

9.3

Still kickin! — 2 days ago

Bob Boyle

9.3

Perfectly balanced, no browning on the edges, long finish — 22 days ago

Paul J

9.4

Modest gold color. Melons and white flowers on the nose. Same on the palate with some subtle apples and pears. Nice complexity and refreshing. Medium depth with a long finish. — a month ago

with Brooke

Joe Fischer

9.2

Ruby red with notes of cherry, cranberry, and oak. Full bodied with a long finish. Great spice notes, stewed fruits, and red fruits. Great with our Blue Cheese Burgers. — 18 days ago

J B

9.2

Christmas gift from vendor. Eileen looked it up $55 — a month ago

Meredith Moody

9.4

Pale yellow color. Smells very citrusy and tropical, with a hint of some creaminess. On the first taste it was very bright, but had a richness on the finish. Definitely fruit forward, leans heavily towards tropical fruits like pineapple in the beginning. Has mineral/earthy notes towards the end. Very clean and dry. I really like this wine. Had it with spanish iberico ham, great combo. — a month ago

K L

9.3

Classic. Treat. — a month ago

with Matt