2005 Paul Hobbs Pinot Noir Ulises Valdez Vineyard
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The 2005 Pinot Noir Ulises Valdez Vineyard possesses a beautiful dark ruby/purple-tinged color, very good acidity, and plenty of black cherry, plum, and chocolatey fruit presented in a full-bodied, fleshy style. It will drink well for 3-4 years. Previously recommended: 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa (90), 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer To-Kalon Vineyard (95+), 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard (92+), 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon Hyde Vineyard (91), 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon Stagecoach Vineyard (94). Tel. (707) 824-9879; Fax (707) 824-5843
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Robert Parker
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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Deep red. Lush, chocolate-covered cherry aroma, plus a spicy cracked pepper note. A bit clenched, with zesty dark berry skin flavors and firm tannins on the finish. Give this air or cellar time.
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.
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Red