2008 Chardonnay Russian River Valley
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Score 91/100 · Stephen Tanzer, Vinous, May 2010
Bright yellow-gold. Initially reticent, mineral-driven nose hints at green apple, quince, white flowers and iodine. Juicy and tight, with bright acidity and a distinctly saline, iodiney character to its citrus and orchard fruit flavors. Becomes smokier on the back half and finishes with very good clarity and lingering spiciness.
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91/100
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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Paul Hobbs
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.
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