Paul Hobbs, Goldrock Estate Chardonnay Vintage:2019 The tannins are a good

The tannins are a good deal more sophisticated here and I very much like the overall sense of harmony and refinement

The 2009 Chateauneuf du Pape is a blockbuster

Chardonnay is rarely this deep

There is a lovely sense of energy to the delineated medium weight flavors that exhibit more evident minerality that is particularly apparent on the mildly austere finale where a hint of bitter cherry appears

For all of its unusually advanced sense of ripeness for a Kabinett

Paul Hobbs, Goldrock Estate Chardonnay Vintage:2019 The tannins are a goodThe 2019 Chardonnay Cuve Louisa Goldrock Estate features lush guava and candied peaches on the nose, with accents of pastry, honey and sweet spice. The palate is slow to unfold, driven by bright acidity and flinty character at this youthful stage. It finishes with delicate layers that suggest it has more to offer as it unfolds in bottle.