2022 Paul Hobbs Chardonnay Ross Station Vineyard
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The 2022 Chardonnay Ross Station Estate was matured for 18 months in 30% new French oak. It has delicate aromas of stone fruit, allspice, crème brûlée and ginger. The palate is silky and concentrated with a foil of mouthwatering acidity and a very long, layered finish. 460 cases were made.
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Jeb Dunnuck
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Technically from Green Valley of the Russian River Valley, the 2022 Chardonnay Ross Station Estate is a bright yellow green hue and comes from the Hudson Vineyard, which sits on pure Goldridge soils and includes some of the later ripening Calera clones. Aged 18 months in barrel, the wine has a Grand Cru-like richness and layered depth. In the glass, it shows off a wonderful bouquet of candied apple, honeysuckle, lemon oils, and almond. The palate is rounded, with a silky texture and great acidity that propels it through the palate to its long finish with notes of almond. This is an exceptional wine to drink over the next 10-12 years. 460 cases were produced.
The 2022 Chardonnay Ross Station Estate is one of the more overt Chardonnays in this range. Ripe apricot, peach, tangerine peel, spice and a kiss of French oak meld together in a soft, creamy Chardonnay. Gentle contours wrap it all together.
About the producer
Paul Hobbs is one of California wine’s biggest names. Twice named Wine Personality of the Year by Robert Parker, he joined Robert Mondavi in 1977, worked at Opus One and Simi before setting up his eponymous winery in 1991.