Paul Hobbs CrossBarn Sonoma Coast Chardonnay 2024 (750ml) Mencia

Paul Hobbs CrossBarn Sonoma Coast Chardonnay 2024 (750ml) MenciaWinemakers Notes Clean, crisp and refreshing fresh fruit structure with mineral highlights. Perfect for a wide range of foods or enjoyed on its own. Luminescent pale gold in color, this vibrant chardonnay jumps out of the glass with fresh aromas of white peach and honeydew melon brightened by notes of key lime zest and night blooming jasmine. On the palate, enticing layers of nectarine and fresh orange blossom unfold alongside a whisper of sea spray,

VINEYARD D

Like all the Pinots here

It’s seductively rich and smooth and lingers deliciously on the palate

The 2020 Côtes Du Rhône Belleruche sports a medium salmon hue as well as a vibrant

and though it is not a powerful Cap Classique

the wine unfolds with layers of black cherry preserves

(Tasted: January 25

20-year old vines

In its own right it owns 100ha (250 acres) of vines spread from Chablis to the Côte Chalonnaise

There is a strong presence of dolomitic rock (limestone infused with magnesium and calcium)

has a long finish tasting of red berries

a characteristic trait of the Tempranillo grape