Expect ripe dark cherry, raspberry, baking spice, vanilla, and a touch of forest floor with medium-to-full body, silky tannins, and bright acidity. The 2021 California vintage was excellent.
- Varietal
- Pinot Noir
- Region
- USA / California / Sonoma County / Russian River Valley
- Body
- Medium to Full
- Style
- dry red, polished, oak-aged
The producer
Paul Hobbs is one of California's most respected winemakers, with his eponymous label producing acclaimed Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from cool-climate Russian River Valley sites in addition to Cabernet from Napa.
What critics say
Paul Hobbs Russian River Pinots receive consistently strong reviews from major critics, often scoring in the mid- to high-90s.
Pairing
Roasted duck breast, grilled lamb chops, mushroom risotto