2022 · Russian River Valley Chardonnay

Paul Hobbs is a pioneering winemaker who founded Paul Hobbs Winery in Sebastopol, California in 1991. His approach emphasizes sustainable farming, meticulous vineyard management, and minimal-intervention winemaking to express site-specific character. The portfolio includes several wineries: Crossbarn, focused on vibrant Sonoma and Napa wines; Hillick & Hobbs, producing estate Riesling in New York's Finger Lakes; and international projects in Argentina, France, Armenia, and Spain. His wines often reflect a blend of scientific insight and a deep connection to family farming roots.