2015 Paul Hobbs Pinot Noir Russian River Valley

Community Tasting Notes (20) Avg Score: 91.6 points

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  2/13/2023 - Philolesen wrote: 90 Points

  No notes taken. A bit more 'cooked' than I remembered from previous bottle.

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  11/9/2021 - Baron Slick wrote: 93 Points

  Dense and very plush, with almost plum-like dark fruit atop earthy notes of mushrooms, herbs, and a whiff of spices. The aromas are ripe in the style of California Pinot but with an Old School flavor profile that mixes youthful structure, spicy complexity, and brown sugar nuances. Great length and tremendous balance. Has 94 point potential.

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  9/18/2021 - Tobi&goodwine Likes this wine: 93 Points

  Typical Californian nose of a Pinot Noir. A pleasant freshness wrapped in oppressive red fruit. Above all the aromas of the red cherry, you can also smell a light herbal note of dried bay leaves, freshly picked porcini mushrooms float in the background and there is a delicate smell of raisins and vanilla. The mouth explodes after the first sip. We don't drink fine Pinot Noir that you can talk about for hours. The "Russian River Valley" is voluminous, almost fat. It comes across like an intense cherry juice. A healthy acidity keeps the wine relatively fresh and yet, due to the sweetness present, you get the feeling that you might as well drink a super elegant and slim Madeira. Drunk in a Zalto Burgundy glass.

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  5/15/2021 - Bulldog21 wrote:

  Went vinegary

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  1/17/2021 - markcic Likes this wine: 92 Points

  I coravin'd a glass at lunch. The glass was similar to the bottle I had at the end of August. Dark red plums and raspberry with a hint of spice and a really nice finish make it a most enjoyable wine.

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