Paul Hobbs Ulises Valdez Vineyard Pinot Noir 2013

$74.99

From one of California's most celebrated winemakers Paul Hobbs. This is a rare single-vineyard Pinot release. 94 Points Robert Parker:  "The 2012 Pinot Noir Ulises Valdez Vineyard reveals a big, meaty, premier cru Pommard-like character filled with kirsch liqueur, sassafras, bouquet garni and forest floor. Exuberant and full-bodied, sadly, there are only 313 cases of this big-time winner. Drink now-2025...Paul Hobbs is undoubtedly one of the world’s finest consultants, and as Americans we’re lucky to have this New York State-born winemaking guru right in the heart of the Russian River, turning out a bevy of wines from both Napa (reviewed in issue 215) and the following items from their estate vineyards in Sonoma as well as from purchased fruit. Hobbs has a separate entity now, which is aimed at producing good value wines under the Cross Barn by Paul Hobbs moniker. There’s some juicy, high-quality stuff in these cuvées." Get the new release while our allocation lasts

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Ratings on Delectable

Shay A Delectable Pro

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.

9.3

Drew Summers Delectable Pro

Sales Northampton Wines

Young, Ripe, Unburdened

Young, Ripe, Unburdened

9.2

Ryan Mullins Delectable Pro

"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

K L

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.

9.3

Matt LeQuelenec

Great 2nd bottle...

Great 2nd bottle...

9.4

Diana Cohen

Love this wine , cherry notes and not to sweet

Love this wine , cherry notes and not to sweet

9.4

Diana Cohen

Easy drinking fruit forward crowd pleaser . We like this wine

Easy drinking fruit forward crowd pleaser . We like this wine

9.3

Robert Brown

Big and chewy but fantasic

Big and chewy but fantasic

9.2

Tim Corzine

Wow, very elegant! Fantastic!!

Wow, very elegant! Fantastic!!

9.3

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