Paul Hobbs Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2021 (750ML)

95 WE / 95 VM / 93 WS / 93 JS / 92 WA / 16+ JR

This is a classic Russian River Pinot, boasting ripe black cherries and black plums, rather soft acidity, and a warm, soothing texture of fine-grained tannins. While easy to enjoy now, it has the balance and concentration for further aging. Best from 2025–2032. — Jim Gordon, Wine Enthusiast

The 2021 Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley) is dense, heady and explosive. All the classic Russian River exuberance comes through, but amplified in all of the good ways and none of the bad. Even with all of the richness and intensity, the 2021 retains good freshness as well as energy. A touch of whole clusters brightens the finish nicely. -Antonio Galloni, Vinous Media

Bright and punchy, with a host of delicious mulberry and pomegranate notes, carried by crunchy acidity and backed by light anise and potpourri accents on the finish. Shows nice racy energy underneath. Drink now through 2028. 7,708 cases made.-James Molesworth, Wine Spectator

Plenty of dried strawberry with black cherry and hints of chocolate. Full and very fresh with orange-peel and floral undertones. Vivid fruit. Tangy. About 15% whole cluster. Drink or hold.-James Suckling

The 2021 Pinot Noir is composed of 94% estate fruit. It was crafted with about 15% whole clusters and matured in 33% new oak. It has broody scents of blueberry, cranberry, rhubarb, cured meats, lavender and allspice. The medium-bodied palate has generous, juicy fruit, a soft, grainy frame and a long finish. This is very easy to drink! 7,708 cases produced.-Erin Brooks, The Wine Advocate

Made with clones 115, 777, 667, Pommard, 114, 113, Swan and 2a. Five-day cold soak before beginning fermentation in open-top stainless-steel tanks. 15-day maceration. Aged for nine months in French oak barrels – 33% new. 7,700 cases made.
Tasted blind. Medium purple in colour. Muted and brambly on the nose. Weighty on the palate, with a viscous texture but not much flavour. Balanced acidity.-Samantha Cole-Johnson, JancisRobinson