2021 Paul Hobbs Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
Producer: Paul Hobbs
Region: Russian River Valley, Sonoma, CA
Country: USA
Grapes: 100% Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2021
ABV: 14.3%
Vivino: 4.3
Drink By: 2028
Occasional Wine Note: Aubert Pinot Noirs really embody that Burgundian style of wine. Full bodied, earthy, complex, balanced acidity, with fantastic red fruits on the nose and palate. This one is just about as good as Aubert's flagship CIX Vineyard Pinot. It will be tough for you to go back to those light, bright California-style Pinots after this one.
Vinous
Critic Score: 95
The 2021 Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley) is dense, heady and explosive. All the classic Russian River exuberance comes through, but amplified in all of the good ways and none of the bad. Even with all of the richness and intensity, the 2021 retains good freshness as well as energy. A touch of whole clusters brightens the finish nicely.
James Suckling
Critic Score: 93
Plenty of dried strawberry with black cherry and hints of chocolate. Full and very fresh with orange-peel and floral undertones. Vivid fruit. Tangy. About 15% whole cluster. Drink or hold.