2023 Paul Hobbs Pinot Noir George Menini Estate
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The 2023 Pinot Noir George Menini is dark-fruited and spicy. On the nose, blueberry and blackberry are complemented by pure nuances of tea leaves, Angostura bitters, aniseed and lavender. The medium-bodied palate is pure and perfumed. It has a seamless structure of silky tannins and vibrant acidity and a long, spicy finish. 870 cases were made. It will benefit from several years in the cellar.
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Erin Brooks, Wine Advocate
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Wow, a super well-structured, vital wine with oodles of generous black fruit flavors on a firm frame that will help it age well and improve with time. Black cherries, blackberries, blueberries, forest floor nuances and a slight smoky, stemmy character from using mostly Calera-clone grapes, with 15% whole clusters and 30% new French oak. Great interplay between layered fruit and a fresh, crunchy texture. Drinkable now, but best from 2030.
The 2023 Pinot Noir George Menini Estate is stunning. It offers a captivating mix of aromatic intensity, structure and deep fruit. It's balance is mind-blowing. The clonal mix of Calera, Mt. Eden and 115 gave rise to a Pinot of rare distinction and dynamic energy. I loved it. A closing burst of red/purplish fruit, rose petal and mocha lingers on the finish. What a stunner.
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.