2005 Paul Hobbs Pinot Noir Katherine Lindsay Estate Vineyard
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The deep ruby/purple-hued 2005 Pinot Noir Lindsay Estate offers up aromas of spring flowers, forest floor, pomegranate, kirsch, and raspberries. With good acidity and ripe tannin, this medium to full-bodied, pure Pinot should drink nicely for 7-10 years. Previously recommended: 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa (90), 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer To-Kalon Vineyard (95+), 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard (92+), 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon Hyde Vineyard (91), 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon Stagecoach Vineyard (94). Tel. (707) 824-9879; Fax (707) 824-5843
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Robert Parker
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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Deep ruby. Powerful, oak spice-accented blackberry and cherry aromas are ripe and assertive. More weighty and rich than your garden-variety pinot, with deep dark fruit flavors and solid tannins on the finish. The oak notes repeat, giving this a distinctly sweet quality.
About the producer
Paul Hobbs is one of California wine’s biggest names. Twice named Wine Personality of the Year by Robert Parker, he joined Robert Mondavi in 1977, worked at Opus One and Simi before setting up his eponymous winery in 1991.