2023 Chardonnay Russian River Valley
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The 2023 Chardonnay is scented of apricot, honey, brioche, almonds and flint. The medium-bodied palate offers layers of ripe, gently honeyed fruit. It balances a silky, gently mouth-coating texture with vibrant, shimmery acidity, and it has a long, flavorful finish. 7,175 cases were made.
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Jeb Dunnuck
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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The 2023 Chardonnay Russian River Valley has bright notes of salted lime, fresh pineapple, flinty wet stones, green apples, and excellent lifted energy right out of the gate. The palate has a pure, ripe core, with a refreshing, cool climate feel, and it’s long and drinkable now or over the coming 8-10 years. I absolutely love this wine for its freshness and snappy feel.
The 2023 Chardonnay (Russian River Valley) offers a compelling mix of Russian River exuberance and the energy of this cool, late-ripening year. Hints of apricot, dried flowers, orange, jasmine and light tropical notes fill out the layers effortlessly.
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.