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Score 95/100 · Drink 2022-2032, Erin Brooks, Wine Advocate, Jul 2022

The 2019 Chardonnay Edward James Estate is spicy and alluring with scents of lemon cream, white peaches and graham crackers. The medium-bodied palate is spicy and expansive with dynamic flavor layers, energetic acidity and a long, flavorful finish.

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95
95/100

Average Score

97
97/100

Jeb Dunnuck

94
94/100

Antonio Galloni, Vinous

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97 points
Jeb Dunnuck
Score 97/100 · Drink 2023-2036, Jeb Dunnuck, Jul 2021

The 2019 Chardonnay Edward James Estate brings more of everything and is just a magical, heavenly Chardonnay from the Russian River Valley. It brings classic, rich Russian River opulence paired with flawless balance, beautiful acidity, and incredible length. Lots of crushed citrus, honeyed lemon, crushed stone, white flowers, toasted brioche, and some sappy green herbs all define the bouquet, followed by flawlessly integrated oak, high yet bright acidity, and fabulous length on the finish. This beauty is going to pick up a little more complexity with 2-3 years of bottle age, and I wouldn’t be surprised to see it evolve for 10-15 years or more. It’s beautifully done.

94 points
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Score 94/100 · Drink 2021-2029, Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Jan 2021

The 2019 Chardonnay Edward James Estate shows the more exuberant side of Russian River Chardonnay while remaining faithful to the more laid back style that is the norm at Paul Hobbs today. Apricot, tangerine peel, hazelnut, spice and light honeyed notes. This is a classic expression of Hyde Wente Clone Chardonnay on Goldridge soils.

About the producer

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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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Chardonnay

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White

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Dry

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