2017 Paul Hobbs 'Ross Station Estate' Chardonnay Russian River Valley

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Jeb Dunnuck - "One of the standouts is the 2017 Chardonnay Ross Station Estate and it has an incredibly polished, elegant, regal style as well as notes of tangerine, white peach, flowers, and honeysuckle. The texture here is first rate and it just glides over the palate with both freshness and richness. It's already drinking beautifully yet should cruise for 7-8 years or longer in cool cellars."


Wine Spectator - "Well-sculpted and elegant, featuring concentrated baked apple, pear tart and white berry flavors that are layered with richly spiced and toasty notes. The plush finish is pure, offering seductive sage cream and honeyed details. Drink now through 2025."


James Suckling - "A white with a vertical concentration to the palate of dried apples, honey and stones. Medium-to full-bodied, bright and lively with vivid acidity and focus. Drink now."


Robert Parker's Wine Advocate - "The 2017 Chardonnay Ross Station Estate comes from old Wente grown in Goldridge. "This is the first fruit we harvested in 2017," Paul Hobbs says. "We harvested this right as that heat was gearing up before Labor Day." It has a lovely, restrained perfume of nutmeg-laced cream, white blossoms, button mushroom and a core of white peaches and apricot with touches of dried orange peel and crushed shell. It’s medium to full-bodied, rounded and lusciously fruited with fantastic layering of spiced fruits, mineral, savory and earth character, refreshed by vibrant acidity and finishing long on a honeyed note. 339 cases were made."