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Tasting notes
Score 91/100 · Drink 2005-2008, Robert Parker, Dec 2005

The dark ruby/purple-colored 2003 Pinot Noir Hyde Vineyard displays a big, sweet bouquet of black cherries, apple skins, and plums along with good underlying acidity, medium to full body, and a heady, spicy finish. Tel. (707) 824-9879; Fax (707) 824-5843

Critic scores

Critic scores
91
91/100

Average Score

91
91/100

Robert Parker

90
90/100

Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

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90 points
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Score 90/100 · Stephen Tanzer, Vinous, May 2005

Full red-ruby. Black cherry, raspberry, minerals, meat and menthol on the nose. Silky on entry, then subtly sweet and juicy, with cherry and mineral flavors. Finishes firmly tannic, subtle and persistent. Very interesting pinot.

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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Grape Blend

Pinot Noir

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

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