Chardonnay Russian River Valley, Paul Hobbs 750ml

Chardonnay Russian River Valley in the glass has a light straw color and aromas of pear, peach and white flowers. On the palate it is rich, creamy, exotic with flavors of pineapple, apples, notes of jasmine, citrus and a crisp minerality for which the Russian River Valley appellation is famous. The wine is fermented with indigenous yeasts and is made with

bâtonnage. This is followed by spontaneous malolactic fermentation and aging for 15 months in French oak barrels of which 36% are new. Then it is bottled without refining and filtering.

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Inspired by his childhood upbringing on a family farm, Paul Hobbs founded his winery in 1991 after working with some of the world’s greatest winemakers. From establishing the Katherine Lindsay Estate in 1998 to commissioning renowned architect Howard Backen, Paul has always been dedicated to the pursuit of excellence. Today, Paul Hobbs Winery embodies his belief that meticulous vineyard care and minimal cellar intervention yield world-class wines, especially in the regions where he operates, Sonoma County and Napa Valley.