2018 Chardonnay Edward James Estate
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The 2018 Chardonnay Edward James Estate is shy to begin, with time opening up peachy fruit with notes of pastry, honey and hazelnut. The medium-bodied palate is satiny and expansive with bright lift and mineral character enlivening the long finish. 295 cases produced.
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Jeb Dunnuck
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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From a site in the Russian River and aged 15 months in 54% new French oak, the 2018 Chardonnay Edward James Estate offers a classic California bouquet of ripe peach, guava, crushed citrus, toasted brioche, and white flowers. The bouquet is beautiful and shows remarkable purity. Medium to full-bodied on the palate, it has integrated, racy acidity, building richness, and this awesome, salty finish that keeps you coming back to the glass. It's up with the crème de la creme in the vintage and is an awesome Chardonnay!
The 2018 Chardonnay Edward James Estate is bright and aromatically lifted, with striking depth and plenty of textural richness. White flowers, orchard fruit, mint, apple and lemon all grace this exquisite, translucent Chardonnay from Paul Hobbs. In 2018, the Edward James is marked by a crystalline purity that is impossible to miss.
About the producer
Paul Hobbs is one of California wine’s biggest names. Twice named Wine Personality of the Year by Robert Parker, he joined Robert Mondavi in 1977, worked at Opus One and Simi before setting up his eponymous winery in 1991.