2003 Paul Hobbs Chardonnay Walker Station Vineyard
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The 2003 Chardonnay Walker Station reveals white currant, peach, and tangerine characteristics in its medium to full-bodied, layered personality. With well-integrated wood as well as a creamy, vanilla, egg custard sort of texture, this subtle but powerful beauty should be consumed over the next 3-4 years. Tel. (707) 824-9879; Fax (707) 824-5843
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Subtle, restrained aromas of minerals, flowers and spices. Fat, sweet and full, with an almost honeyed opulence. Nicely lifted by a floral component. Finishes with noteworthy persistence. This vineyard in Green Valley is now being replanted, but the 2003 is all from older vines.
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.