I liked this much more than I expected to. While still BIG, a tad heavy, oily, slow and ponderous, there was enough acid to keep it lively in spite of itself. So all in all, it worked. Definitely not for the faint of heart and palate. Definitely a California Chardonnay - no possible mistaking it for anything French or Oregonian (sorry southern hemisphere but you don't even rate high enough to be included for comparison purposes......).
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This opens with a classic CA chard profile i.e. butter baby - then settles into more elegance, more restraint. The Hobbs character resides - riper, fuller and broadly appealing. But up against the '04 Walker we found this to be less complex and therefore, although absolutely wonderful, less well received. Pleasure to pit the two against one another. Time to dig up the '06'!
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The only quibble I have with this wine is that it does not have the full body/mouthfeel that it needs to get to the 95 point level. The nose and palate are exceptional. Honeysuckle, pineapple, spice and more!
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This is really substandard stuff at a high price. Has no character and an almost musty finish. Everyone of the Hobbs single vineyard chardonnay has the same characteristics. Almost gets into the awful area.
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This wine was a disappointment. Quite thin and acidic. Had enough of a crowd to taste side by side with a Kistler Vine Hill and a Kongsgaard both at similar price points. Both the K's were superior in every way. While the Kistler and Kongsgaard were different from each other they were equally good and a matter of personal preference of who like one over the other. The Hobbs was definitely a notch or two below.
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Phenomenal! A beautiful and bold Chardonnay. Golden yellow color. Fresh and surprisingly tart nose. Awesome creamy almond notes smoothly coat the mouth followed by flavors of juicy pear, vanilla, and spice. Incredibly long, smooth buttery finish with a slight minerally element. This is a full-bodied and rich wine yet it’s equally elegant with nothing overdone. Drinking beautifully right now, I would probably drink anytime within the next year. An impressive Chardonnay, simply outstanding.
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8/8/2020 - fdub Likes this wine: 92 Points
Tasty golden elements and a honeyed character on the nose and in the mouth. Not going to improve drink up.
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1/15/2013 - UpfromtheCellar wrote: 90 Points
I liked this much more than I expected to. While still BIG, a tad heavy, oily, slow and ponderous, there was enough acid to keep it lively in spite of itself. So all in all, it worked. Definitely not for the faint of heart and palate. Definitely a California Chardonnay - no possible mistaking it for anything French or Oregonian (sorry southern hemisphere but you don't even rate high enough to be included for comparison purposes......).
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11/8/2012 - JDRFoster wrote: 92 Points
Beautifully balanced. Drinking well now.
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11/11/2010 - NotNYC wrote:
This opens with a classic CA chard profile i.e. butter baby - then settles into more elegance, more restraint. The Hobbs character resides - riper, fuller and broadly appealing. But up against the '04 Walker we found this to be less complex and therefore, although absolutely wonderful, less well received. Pleasure to pit the two against one another. Time to dig up the '06'!
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8/18/2009 - D.Callahan wrote: 92 Points
The only quibble I have with this wine is that it does not have the full body/mouthfeel that it needs to get to the 95 point level. The nose and palate are exceptional. Honeysuckle, pineapple, spice and more!
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6/6/2009 - Forint wrote: 89 Points
lovely deep golden - melon and stone fruits at opening - chilled a bit and this came along quite well. thick on finish
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9/8/2008 - mellison wrote: 85 Points
This is really substandard stuff at a high price. Has no character and an almost musty finish. Everyone of the Hobbs single vineyard chardonnay has the same characteristics. Almost gets into the awful area.
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8/1/2008 - mellison wrote: 88 Points
This wine was a disappointment. Quite thin and acidic. Had enough of a crowd to taste side by side with a Kistler Vine Hill and a Kongsgaard both at similar price points. Both the K's were superior in every way. While the Kistler and Kongsgaard were different from each other they were equally good and a matter of personal preference of who like one over the other. The Hobbs was definitely a notch or two below.
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7/8/2008 - BrandrB wrote: 91 Points
Phenomenal! A beautiful and bold Chardonnay. Golden yellow color. Fresh and surprisingly tart nose. Awesome creamy almond notes smoothly coat the mouth followed by flavors of juicy pear, vanilla, and spice. Incredibly long, smooth buttery finish with a slight minerally element. This is a full-bodied and rich wine yet it’s equally elegant with nothing overdone. Drinking beautifully right now, I would probably drink anytime within the next year. An impressive Chardonnay, simply outstanding.
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