Paul Hobbs, Ulises Valdez Vineyard Chardonnay, Russian River Valley

Paul Hobbs · California › Russian River Valley › United States of America

White · Chardonnay
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LWIN 1322251
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94 /100
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8
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Taster #6493 · Jan 7, 2019
Fat, custardy, oaky. Not decayed but time to drink any.
2004 vintage
Taster #5664 · Dec 23, 2012
96/100
Just a spectacular bottle of wine, and I can't imagine it being better. Lovely tangerine and green melon notes against a backdrop of mellowed brioche. Maybe it's lost some of the distinctiveness of flavor characteristics of previous bottles, but in its age, it's just splendid. wow!
2004 vintage
Taster #2251 · Aug 2, 2011
94/100
Fantastic. Deep golden color characteristic of aged fine chardonnays. Fruit more present on the nose than pallet. Toasty but not oaky, flavorful but subtle, pleasant mouthfeel but not too buttery, defined, logical and pleasant sequence of complex flavors that lingered nicely. Better at about 60 degrees than 40. Among the best. 93 to 95.
2004 vintage
Taster #5244 · Jun 21, 2011
95/100
Yep - deeply integrated and exceptionally well rounded. Vanilla elements have matured into a quiet caramel perfection. Subtle, well defined. Fruit is faint yet brings up the elements of a perfectly aged, rich and full chard. A complete wine in that no single element is overly pronounced. Entire table was blown away. Only wish I had more...
2004 vintage
Taster #2753 · Jul 30, 2010
93/100
Great wine.
2004 vintage
Taster #5664 · Jul 25, 2009
95/100
Off the charts. Wonderful tropical fruit and freshness; especially lovely peach and nectarine notes. Can't believe how delicate this is. Don't miss it!
2004 vintage
Taster #9433 · Jul 11, 2007
94/100
Very distinctive in that it had great depth and richness while maintaining a crisp, light balance. We all loved it.
2004 vintage
Taster #5244 · Mar 3, 2007
93/100
A privilege to drink this incredible chard. As though the depth of the flavors scaled to the accompanying food. Intense but never overbearing. Perfection. Cracked crab, Garlic bread, w/ ginger brussel sprouts. Wow.
2004 vintage
Taster #6769 · Feb 18, 2007
93/100
Very nice, light on the oak. Hint of melon.
2004 vintage