2022 | Paul Hobbs Chardonnay | Russian River Valley Marque de Vargas has a well-defined and quite

has a well-defined and quite focused bouquet with touches of white flower

The mouth follows the fruit on its more citrusy side

the 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Cuvée (aged 19 months in 70% new French oak) offers up loads of cassis

The concept behind this cuvée is to use the latest vines to be integrated into the estate: these are the new babies of the house

chalky tannins are very well placed

2022 | Paul Hobbs Chardonnay | Russian River Valley Marque de Vargas has a well-defined and quiteThe fruit in this is very beautiful, with sliced apples, cream and hints of stone. Full bodied with plenty of fruit and a creamy texture that shows tension and intensity. Just the right amount of oak to highlight this. Drink or hold. 94 Pts James Suckling