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CrossBarn by Paul Hobbs Chardonnay 2009 Wine Review

CrossBarn by Paul Hobbs Chardonnay 2009

CrossBarn by Paul Hobbs Chardonnay 2009

Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, United States

Community Score:94/100

Community Reviews: 2

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Price: $77.25

Drink: 2012-2017

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 14.5%

Sweetness: Dry

Wine Type: White Wine


Winery: CrossBarn by Paul Hobbs

Agent: Authentic Wine & Spirits Merchants

Natalie's Score: 94/100

Brilliant! Complex and satisfying with full-bodied golden weight and a velvet texture. Generous oak yet it's integrated beautifully with the green apple and peach aromas. A chardonnay lover's chardonnay.

This CrossBarn by Paul Hobbs Chardonnay 2009 was reviewed on September 1, 2012 by Natalie MacLean

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Pricing & Stock Information

  • BCLDB
  • 745620
  • $56.04 
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Reviews and Ratings

Bright gold. Complex, heady bouquet of pear nectar, melon, licorice and ginger, with a smoky mineral undertone. Spicy and precise on the palate, showing gently sweet orchard fruit flavors with complicating notes of anise, buttered toast and white pepper. This complex chardonnay finishes with strong bite and lingering smokiness. Score: 92 Source: Josh Raynolds, International Wine Cellar

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