2022 Paul Hobbs Chardonnay Russian River Valley

From Paul Hobbs's namesake winery, this 2022 Chardonnay from the Russian River Valley embodies the terroir-driven, minimal-intervention approach that has defined Hobbs's winemaking. Sourced from a region shaped by cooling fog and ocean breezes funneling through the Petaluma Gap each morning, the wine delivers both richness and lift in every glass.

The 2022 vintage was raised with 30 percent new French oak, a proportion consistent with most of Hobbs's Chardonnay program, adding structure without overwhelming the fruit.

• Nose: sliced apple, honeyed citrus, salted pineapple, white flowers, and tangerine peel for brightness.
• Palate: medium to full-bodied with a creamy, lithe texture that glides across the palate.
• Finish: long and focused, with notes of peach, apricot, and spiced oak that linger.

Serve it with roast pork, seared salmon, or a soft triple-cream cheese.