Paul Hobbs
CrossBarn Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
Vintage 2018 | spicy and supple, good effort
Vintage 2018 | spicy and supple, good effort
Sep 14th, 2022Growing up on a working farm in NY, Paul experienced first-hand the influence of terroir on the character of fruit, his father had him taste apples of the same variety grown in different orchards several miles apart from one another. Spent 9 months in 11% new French oak, Ruby with aromas of berry fruits, tea and spice notes. On the palate juicy blackberry, cherry and strawberry with black tea, tar, cinnamon and citrus notes. Fine tannins, medium(+) finish, ending with fruit, spice and earthy character. Made for current consumption, drink now!
Growing up on a working farm in NY, Paul experienced first-hand the influence of terroir on the character of fruit, his father had him taste apples of the same variety grown in different orchards several miles apart from one another. Spent 9 months in 11% new French oak, Ruby with aromas of berry fruits, tea and spice notes. On the palate juicy blackberry, cherry and strawberry with black tea, tar, cinnamon and citrus notes. Fine tannins, medium(+) finish, ending with fruit, spice and earthy character. Made for current consumption, drink now!
1 person found it helpfulFeb 7th, 2021Really enjoyed this wine. I hadn’t had it in awhile since the price went up but when your local grocery store has it $10 off I’m All In!!!
Really enjoyed this wine. I hadn’t had it in awhile since the price went up but when your local grocery store has it $10 off I’m All In!!!
Aug 8th, 2022Some weird carbonic effervescence stuff going on here that I did not care for.
Some weird carbonic effervescence stuff going on here that I did not care for.
Mar 18th, 2022Very tasty pinot noir. Has some slight carbonic characteristics and some notes of strawberry, oak and vanilla. Very slight tannin and incredibly smooth, clean finish. I should seek out a few more bottles.
Very tasty pinot noir. Has some slight carbonic characteristics and some notes of strawberry, oak and vanilla. Very slight tannin and incredibly smooth, clean finish. I should seek out a few more bottles.
Mar 1st, 2021Pretty solid effort here: definitely Pommard in style - faithful rendition, I’ve also had some PN from Willamette Valley like this. Not overdone, graceful, beautiful w/depth of flavors.
Pretty solid effort here: definitely Pommard in style - faithful rendition, I’ve also had some PN from Willamette Valley like this. Not overdone, graceful, beautiful w/depth of flavors.
Jan 3rd, 2021This is excellent. Light body but a lot of deep complex fruit flavors.
This is excellent. Light body but a lot of deep complex fruit flavors.
Dec 29th, 2020