| Wines from the Paul Hobbs Vineyards |
| of California |
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| "The Substance of Our Style" |
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| "Our focus is small production, single vineyard wines from properties we |
| feel are the most distinctive in their appellation. |
| We strive to create exuberant, intensely flavored, richly textured wines |
| of structure and balance, that reflect the specific personality of each vineyard site. |
| You might describe our winemaking as modern classic. Making wine, |
| like living well is a balance of experience and intuition, discipline and discovery. |
| We believe we can make the best wines by keeping our roots firmly planted |
| in traditional winemaking principles, while availing ourselves of modern techniques |
| which allow us to constantly improve the quality of our wines." |
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| Paul Hobbs Richard Dinner Chardonnay 2003 |
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| Offers hints of orange marmalade, crushed rocks, honeyed apple skins and pineapples, |
| along with a huge texture, full body and a good underlying acidity. |
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| Paul Hobbs Richard Dinner Cuvee Augustina Chardonnay 2003 |
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| Warm gold in color with a nose of honeysuckle and spice, this wine is unctuous and mouth filling. |
| On the palate, flavors of pear and spiced apple intermix with lively notes of orange blossom and |
| lemon custard, which linger through the enduring velvety finish. |
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| Paul Hobbs Hyde Vineyard Pinot Noir 2003 |
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| Saturated with deep ruby color, this wine opens with aromas of boysenberry and currant. |
| Full in the mouth with balanced acidity, the palate offers intense, focused flavors of cherry, ripe plum |
| and cedar, with a hint of vanilla. Firm ripe tannins mark a lively finish. |
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| Paul Hobbs Crossbarn Pinot Noir 2004 |
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| Plum-Red in color and opens with inviting aromas of cherry, raspberry and clove. It is mouth filling |
| and layered on the palate, offering flavors of strawberry, cranberry and spice. |
| Ripe tannins and a touch of tobacco on the finish. |
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| Paul Hobbs Napa Cabernet Sauvignon 2003 |
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| Shows an exquisite deep red/black in the glass, the nose offers rich aromas of opulant dark fruit |
| and roasted coffee with deftly applied toasty oak. This immense wine reveals many layers on the |
| palate including chocolate and cassis. Rich with sweet and chewy tannins with an enduring finish. |
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