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Tasting notes
Score 93/100 · Audrey Frick, jebdunnuck.com, Aug 2022

The quintessential 2020 Pinot Noir Russian River Valley is flush with cola spice, grenadine, and sappy forest floor, while the palate opens with generous ripe red fruits of cherry, beet root, and cinnamon.

Critic scores

Critic scores
92
92/100

Average Score

91
91/100

Antonio Galloni, Vinous

93
93/100

Erin Brooks, Wine Advocate

More reviews and scores

92 points
James Molesworth, Wine Spectator
Score 92/100 · James Molesworth, Wine Spectator, Aug 2022

Bursts with juicy, well-detailed pomegranate, cherry and blackberry flavors that are carried by sleek, well-embedded acidity. This has light anise and violet hints skittering in the background, with a bright mineral edge that helps drive the finish. Very solid all around. Drink now through 2028. 7,670 cases made.

93 points
Erin Brooks, Wine Advocate
Score 93/100 · Erin Brooks, Wine Advocate, Jul 2022

Medium ruby-purple, the 2020 Pinot Noir is scented of cranberries, underbrush, tobacco leaves and woodsmoke. The palate is light-bodied, silky and bright with earth-laced fruits and a long, spicy finish.

91 points
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Score 91/100 · Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Jun 2022

The 2020 Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley) shows all of the exuberance of the year in its bold, sumptuous personality. Black cherry, plum, cola, spice and chocolate are all amplified in this juicy Pinot Noir.

About the producer

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Paul Hobbs

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. 

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