Paul Hobbs

Edward James Estate Chardonnay

9.214 ratings
9.33 pro ratings
Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
Dr. Owen Bargreen

The 2013 Edward James Estate Chardonnay is a show-stopping wine from the talented winemaking team of Paul Hobbs. After a few years in bottle this is showinf beautifully. On the nose this offers an exotic bouquet of pineapple, ripe banana and vanilla crème brûlée which soar from the glass. The palate reveals similar characteristics, ripe tropical fruits and a backed by a gorgoeus seamless texture that glides effortlessly through the mid-palate. Overall this is a sensational bottle of Chardonnay, and while it is drinking remarbably well now, it should continue to evolve over the next decade or so. Drink 2019-2030- 95

The 2013 Edward James Estate Chardonnay is a show-stopping wine from the talented winemaking team of Paul Hobbs. After a few years in bottle this is showinf beautifully. On the nose this offers an exotic bouquet of pineapple, ripe banana and vanilla crème brûlée which soar from the glass. The palate reveals similar characteristics, ripe tropical fruits and a backed by a gorgoeus seamless texture that glides effortlessly through the mid-palate. Overall this is a sensational bottle of Chardonnay, and while it is drinking remarbably well now, it should continue to evolve over the next decade or so. Drink 2019-2030- 95

Feb 19th, 2019
Tom Kobylarz

Between Cullen and Kumeu these were my top 3 Chardonnay that I tasted on the day.

Between Cullen and Kumeu these were my top 3 Chardonnay that I tasted on the day.

Feb 22nd, 2016
Garrett Cosenza

Because I'm a company man

Because I'm a company man

Dec 24th, 2015
Andy Hall

What’s better than a mag of Paul Hobbs Chardonnay? Not much.

What’s better than a mag of Paul Hobbs Chardonnay? Not much.

1 person found it helpfulJul 8th, 2021
Andy Hall

So enjoyable!

So enjoyable!

May 12th, 2021
John Malcolm

Excellent! Apricot, honeysuckle, lemon, pineapple, papaya, lychee, and vanilla. Oaky, buttery, and smooth.

Excellent! Apricot, honeysuckle, lemon, pineapple, papaya, lychee, and vanilla. Oaky, buttery, and smooth.

Apr 13th, 2021
Joe Gillies

Beautiful spring afternoon and enjoying this on the back patio. Apricot, honeydew, toasted hazelnuts, and vanilla. Slightly oaky and buttery but not overly done. Very good!

Beautiful spring afternoon and enjoying this on the back patio. Apricot, honeydew, toasted hazelnuts, and vanilla. Slightly oaky and buttery but not overly done. Very good!

Apr 13th, 2019
Mono Head

$72. Floral, fruity. Smooth; a bit dark and complex (not in a bad way). Not amazing but not bad.

$72. Floral, fruity. Smooth; a bit dark and complex (not in a bad way). Not amazing but not bad.

Jul 9th, 2017
Peggy Lane

Peggy had this 6 years ago

Peggy had this 6 years ago

Aug 13th, 2018
Morgan Wallace

Morgan had this 6 years ago

Morgan had this 6 years ago

Feb 8th, 2018