2001 Paul Hobbs Chardonnay Walker Station

Community Tasting Notes (2) Avg Score: 91 points

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  11/3/2009 - billapex wrote: 92 Points

  On the nose, acidic lychee, citrus, and petroleum (in a good way). On the palate, well-integrated oak and a touch of butter. A touch of alcohol on the back end (14.7%), but not unpleasant. Paired very well with a spicy-rub pork loin chop and porcini risotto.

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  5/7/2009 - sayward wrote: 90 Points

  The wine was bought at auction for $10 a bottle and given the initial sniff test, I am thrilled. Diluted citrus and butter on the nose. Some flint. The color is what I would call average for a Chardonnay. Oak on the palate. A fair amount of substance to it. I wouldn't say that the wine is over-oaked, but I can imagine that 6 years ago, this wine had more edge to it. I tend to like my Chardonnay aged,and if it can't hold its age it isn't likely worth drinking. My guess is that the muted edge appeals to me, but with more of an edge 6 years ago, I would not have liked it as much.

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