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2018 Paul Hobbs Lindsay Estate Vineyard Cuvee Agustina Pinot Noir

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December 10, 2023 - $91

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RATINGS

97The Wine Advocate

...fabulous perfume of violets, lilac and dried herbs accenting a deep core of cherry pie plus notes of cured meats and Earl Grey tea. In the mouth, it offers explosive, concentrated, layered flavors in a satiny frame with lively freshness and a very, very long finish.

97James Suckling

This is linear and refined with beautiful finesse and depth of fruit. So compact and exciting. Subtle strawberries and lemons with hints of cedar and almonds. Extremely long and beautiful on the finish.

94Wine Spectator

Fleshy and rich, featuring juicy dark currant and raspberry tart flavors, with savory and sanguine accents. Dried wild herb notes emerge midpalate, leading to a flint- and slate-filled finish that exhibits a creamy texture.

94Vinous / IWC

...complex, multi-dimensional wine... The interplay of aromatics, flavors and textures is utterly beguiling.

REGION

United States, California, Sonoma, Russian River Valley

Russian River Valley AVA is named for the river that meanders from Mendocino County in the north until it finally runs into the Pacific Ocean north of San Francisco. The AVA is cool thanks to its proximity to the northern California coast and the river, and grape growers must learn to deal with regular fog. Nevertheless in recent decades the AVA has become one of the best in the state, meaning that its wines often earn excellent reviews and have considerable cachet. The AVA status was awarded in 1983 and today the appellation has 15,000 vineyard acres. Chardonnay is the most widely planted grape though Pinot Noir has also been very successful in recent decades. Russian River Valley Pinot Noir are known for being rich, lush and filled with concentrated fruit and berry flavors. Russian River Pinot Noirs are today considered some of the best domestic Pinot Noirs.

TYPE

Red Wine, Pinot Noir

This red wine is relatively light and can pair with a wide variety of foods. The grape prefers cooler climates and the wine is most often associated with Burgundy, Champagne and the U.S. west coast. Regional differences make it nearly as fickle as it is flexible.