Paul Hobbs Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2017

$69.99

New release - 96 pts                                               A great new Pinot Noir release from one of California's most celebrated winemakers Paul Hobbs. Carefully selected from the winery’s top vineyard sources that are defined by both their proximity to the coast and Russian River to allow cool morning, warm afternoon diurnal swings to develop fruit with purity, richness, and elegance. 95 Points Jeb Dunnuck: "Moving to the Pinot Noirs, the 2017 Pinot Noir Russian River Valley is the appellation release from Hobbs, and it's brought up all in French oak. Black raspberries, bouquet garni, crushed flowers, and honeyed strawberry notes all emerge from this beautifully polished, medium-bodied, seamless effort. With lots of upfront fruit, plenty of underlying depth and structure, and a great finish, it's a winner. Drink it over the coming decade." 93 Points James Suckling: "Paul Hobbs 2017 Pinot Noir Russian River Valley: Blueberries, brambleberries, elderberries, raspberry fool and crushed violets. I love the firm tannins, bright acidity and herbal undertones. Drink now or hold."

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Ratings on Delectable

Jonathan Wall Delectable Pro

Nice full Pinot. But missing the RRV characteristics I hoped for. Was better day two… so maybe could use a bit of time.

Nice full Pinot. But missing the RRV characteristics I hoped for. Was better day two… so maybe could use a bit of time.

9.1

Billy L.

Paul Hobbs! Cheers

Paul Hobbs! Cheers

9.4

John Malcolm

Black raspberries, cherry cola, and a bit of strawberry plum, and spice. Ruby color. Light and refreshing. Drinking very well now.

Black raspberries, cherry cola, and a bit of strawberry plum, and spice. Ruby color. Light and refreshing. Drinking very well now.

9.2

Edward Chung

Really enjoyed this one…quite elegant yet plenty of fruit. A long velvety finish…Delicious! Opened January 2022.

Really enjoyed this one…quite elegant yet plenty of fruit. A long velvety finish…Delicious! Opened January 2022.

9.4

Carol Hepburn

Opens up beautifully. Very rich.

Opens up beautifully. Very rich.

9.4

Andrew McIntyre

Insanely fruity and juicy.

Insanely fruity and juicy.

9.3

Alex Bell

Fruit bomb, minerality at the end

Fruit bomb, minerality at the end

9.0

Perry Atha

Always a favorite - can’t go wrong with this Pinot - absolutely one of our wines we look forward to.

Always a favorite - can’t go wrong with this Pinot - absolutely one of our wines we look forward to.

9.3

Bryan Kesting

Drank side by side with the Oregon Coriolis. Coriolis was better hands down.

Drank side by side with the Oregon Coriolis. Coriolis was better hands down.

9.0

Jule Ryan

Yum

Yum

9.1

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