2017 Paul Hobbs Chardonnay Ellen Lane Estate

Chardonnay - 750ML
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JS 95 WA 95 JD 94 WS 93
JS 95

jamessuckling.com, May 2019

This is a layered and very beautiful chardonnay with nuances of cooked apples and hints of toasted oak and limes. Full-bodied, tight and focused. Pretty finish. Shows length and balance. Drink or hold.
WA 95

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, October 2018

Produced from Old Wente Hyde Selection clones, the 2017 Chardonnay Ellen Lane Estate leaps from the glass with gregarious notions of candied ginger, lemongrass, yuzu zest and allspice with a core of green mango and...
JD 94

jebdunnuck.com, June 2019

The 2017 Chardonnay Ellen Lane Estate comes from a vineyard in the Russian River Valley and was brought up in 48% new French oak. More white currants, Meyer lemons, brioche, and honeysuckle all emerge from this beauty and...
WS 93

Wine Spectator, July 2019

Pure, crisp and well-spiced, this offers lively apple and green pear flavors, with hints of tangerine. The minerally finish displays savory richness and saline elements. Drink now through 2022. 434 cases made. — KM

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type White
Varietal Chardonnay
Country USA
Region California
Sub-region North Coast
Appellation Sonoma
Sub-appellation Russian River Valley
Vintage 2017
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 14.1%
Closure Cork

Growing up on a working farm in upstate New York, Paul Hobbs experienced first-hand the influence of terroir on the character of fruit when his father had him taste apples of the same variety grown in different orchards several miles apart from one another. The diversity of flavors and textures made an impression on him and would later influence his approach to winemaking. Paul later helped his father achieve a lifelong dream of transforming some of the farm’s acreage from apples, nuts and peaches to wine grapes.

As a winemaker, Paul is highly regarded for his ability to identify exceptional vineyards, and for his pioneering spirit in working innovatively with new and historical sites and regions. His success has inspired a wealth of nicknames among the press, from quiet trendsetter to prospector to truffle-hunting dog. Initially hired by Robert Mondavi for his advanced understanding of oak aging, he was promoted to the inaugural Opus One wine-making team. Following his Mondavi experience, Paul joined Simi Winery as Winemaker before going on to consult for Peter Michael, Fisher Vineyards, Lewis Cellars, Bodegas Catena and others. He founded Paul Hobbs Winery in 1991, Vina Cobos in 1999 and continues to be a leading consultant winemaker around the globe.