Paul Hobbs - Chardonnay Sonoma Mountain Richard Dinner Vineyard 2021 (750ml)

 

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Producer	Paul Hobbs
Country	United States
Region	California
Subregion	Sonoma Valley
Varietal	Chardonnay
Vintage	2021
Sku	210000002735
Size	750ml

Paul Hobbs Chardonnay Sonoma Mountain Richard Dinner Vineyard 2021

Regarded as an international visionary for his accomplishments in the vineyard and winery, Paul Hobbs combines his childhood roots on the family farm with an innovative scientific approach to refine the art of winemaking. He is recognized across the globe for breaking with tradition and forging new paths in the pursuit of excellence; both in stewardship of the land, and the crafting of wines that represent the purist concept of place.

Running along the cool western flank of Sonoma Mountain sits Richard Dinner Vineyard, a revered site that we have sourced from for more than 30 years. This vintage showcases a brilliant pale straw shade and expressive aromas of melon, Pink Lady apple, and guava. Well-delineated, the palate is rich and layered with tropical fruits and ripe stone fruits alongside a creamy texture offset by acidity that brings tension and focus. The finish is long, accented by a cool salinity and chalky minerality.

Gorgeous aromas of dried pineapple, apple puree and crushed stone. Lemon curd and light vanilla, too. Full-bodied with flint and gun metal and all the fruit shown on the nose. Compact and beautiful. Very primary. Super structure. Drink or hold.

The 2021 Chardonnay Richard Dinner Vineyard was matured in 37% new French oak for nine months. It opens slowly as it spends time in the glass and will benefit from additional bottle time or a decant. Apricot, peach and honey are accented by touches of flint and mushroom, and the light-bodied palate is highly concentrated yet racy. It has pure, expressive flavors, shimmery mineral character and a very long, lively finish. (EB) 96+

Impressive for its purity, focus and balance, with juicy Honeycrisp apple, pear, lemon curd, vanilla bean and salted ripe melon flavors. Shows richness at the heart but also a fresh, exciting thread of acidity. (MW)

The 2021 Chardonnay Richard Dinner Vineyard is a very pretty, expressive wine. Savory, earthy and mineral notes are front and center, while the fruit is more pushed back into the background. This nuanced, phenolic Chardonnay has plenty of character, but it is also pretty soft for this bottling. (AG)