Crossbarn
Sonoma Coast Chardonnay
Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California, USA
CrossBarn (Paul Hobbs) – Chardonnay / 2024
Sonoma Coast AVA – California / USA 🇺🇸
Overview
100% Chardonnay crafted under the CrossBarn label by Paul Hobbs, sourced from select vineyards along the Sonoma Coast. Designed as an accessible, everyday expression while maintaining balance, precision, and coastal freshness.
Aromas & Flavors
Ripe pineapple, citrus, and stone fruit layered with subtle orchard notes and a hint of coastal minerality. Fruit is present but controlled, leaning fresh rather than opulent.
Mouthfeel
Medium-bodied with a soft, polished texture. A steely backbone keeps the wine focused, while the clean mouthfeel and balanced acidity provide lift without sharpness. Smooth from entry to finish.
Food Pairings
Grilled chicken, seafood, light pasta, roasted vegetables, or casual weeknight meals.
Verdict
A thoughtfully made Chardonnay that delivers clarity, balance, and drinkability. Not complex by design, but impressively well-executed for its tier.
Did You Know?
The Sonoma Coast AVA benefits from strong Pacific Ocean influence, which helps preserve acidity and gives wines their signature freshness and structure, especially in Chardonnay.
🍷 Personal Pick
This is what I call an intentional Chardonnay. Steely, clean, and softly textured with just enough tropical fruit to keep it approachable. It’s not trying to impress, it just quietly delivers every time. A true daily companion at a great price point.
CrossBarn (Paul Hobbs) – Chardonnay / 2024
Sonoma Coast AVA – California / USA 🇺🇸
Overview
100% Chardonnay crafted under the CrossBarn label by Paul Hobbs, sourced from select vineyards along the Sonoma Coast. Designed as an accessible, everyday expression while maintaining balance, precision, and coastal freshness.
Aromas & Flavors
Ripe pineapple, citrus, and stone fruit layered with subtle orchard notes and a hint of coastal minerality. Fruit is present but controlled, leaning fresh rather than opulent.
Mouthfeel
Medium-bodied with a soft, polished texture. A steely backbone keeps the wine focused, while the clean mouthfeel and balanced acidity provide lift without sharpness. Smooth from entry to finish.
Food Pairings
Grilled chicken, seafood, light pasta, roasted vegetables, or casual weeknight meals.
Verdict
A thoughtfully made Chardonnay that delivers clarity, balance, and drinkability. Not complex by design, but impressively well-executed for its tier.
Did You Know?
The Sonoma Coast AVA benefits from strong Pacific Ocean influence, which helps preserve acidity and gives wines their signature freshness and structure, especially in Chardonnay.
🍷 Personal Pick
This is what I call an intentional Chardonnay. Steely, clean, and softly textured with just enough tropical fruit to keep it approachable. It’s not trying to impress, it just quietly delivers every time. A true daily companion at a great price point.