2013 Paul Hobbs Chardonnay Edward James Estate
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As for the single vineyard wines, the 2013 Chardonnay Edward James Estate exhibits white peach, elegant caramelized citrus, a touch of brioche and apple pie as well as honeysuckle. The wine is full-bodied and ripe, with great acidity and a long finish. Drink now-2020.
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Robert Parker
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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The 2013 Chardonnay Edward James Estate is deep, powerful and intense, with a rich core of fruit and an enveloping, creamy personality. This site tends to produce small berries. The resulting high skin to juice ratio is felt in the wine's power, gravitas and vertical sense of structure.
The 2013 Chardonnay Edward James Estate is quite a bit brighter than the 2012, showing just how different these two vintages are. Lemon oil, jasmine, crushed rocks and precise, stone fruit nuances meld together as this effortless, gracious Chardonnay shows off its considerable personality.
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.