Paul Hobbs 2023 Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley 5 The well-known Monte Bello structure

The well-known Monte Bello structure leaps out at you

matured in 85% new French oak for 22 months

in an area that has been planted to vine since the late 19th Century on what was originally a Mexican land grant

first made in 1986

and a touch of mace

Paul Hobbs 2023 Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley 5 The well-known Monte Bello structureNew release 96 pts A great new Pinot Noir release from one of California's most celebrated winemakers Paul Hobbs. Carefully selected from the winerys top vineyard sources that are defined by both their proximity to the coast and Russian River to allow cool morning, warm afternoon diurnal swings to develop fruit with purity, richness, and elegance. 93 Points Jeb Dunnuck: "The quintessential Paul Hobbs Pinot Noir Russian River Valley is flush with cola