2003 Paul Hobbs Pinot Noir Russian River Valley
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From a challenging vintage, the 2003 Pinot Noir Russian River exhibits a deep ruby/purple-tinged color, elegant, plum, cherry, and anise notes, medium body, and a lusty, heady finish. Drink it over the next 3-4 years. Tel. (707) 824-9879; Fax (707) 824-5843
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Robert Parker
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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Good medium red. Sappy aromas of redcurrant, plum, black cherry and spicy oak. Similar flavors in the mouth, but accompanied by some greener notes of menthol and herbs. Shows limited personality today and finishes with slightly drying tannins. Mostly from a 1999 planting next to the winery, the only vineyard owned by Paul Hobbs.
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.