Paul Hobbs - CrossBarn Chardonnay Russian River 2024 (750ml)
| Producer | Paul Hobbs |
| Country | United States |
| Region | California |
| Subregion | Russian River Valley |
| Varietal | Chardonnay |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Sku | 15027 |
| Size | 750ml |
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Paul Hobbs is one of the handful of true global superstar winemakers and it’s hard to know which is more impressive – his bold Argentine Malbecs or his silky California Cabernets, Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays. With fame came increased demand and higher prices for his estate wines, so Hobbs created Crossbarn to bring his world-class California wines to a broader audience at a more affordable price. It’s not clear he meant them to be quite THIS affordable, but you should enjoy the crazy good pricing while it lasts.
The Hobbs Crossbarn style is to take advantage of California’s ripeness without adding any excess fat or sweetness. So only 10% of this Chardonnay goes into barrel while 90% rests in tank with all of it going through secondary malolactic fermentation. It’s wonderfully rich and creamy, with generous pear, yellow apple and tropical fruit aromas and flavors with a nice buttery accent. A burst of citrusy acidity balances the richness and helps the long, fruit and butter finish linger on and on.
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