Paul Hobbs Pinot Noir Cleary Estate 2023
Details
98+ Points | CWA
“Emphatically energetic and beautifully ripe, the 2023 Cleary Estate is a dazzling tiny-production Pinot Noir from master winemaker Paul Hobbs. There’s an immediacy to the wine that makes it utterly seductive from the first pour, yet beneath the generous fruit lies a darker, more brooding current of black cherry, crushed raspberry, and savory earth that gives the wine added dimension. Silken in texture but charged with vibrant underlying tension, this is the kind of Pinot that rewards contemplation hand in hand with pure pleasure. Remarkably, this is merely one star within an already extraordinary Pinot portfolio, though it easily drinks like the flagship wine of its own standalone estate. There is no need for patience here, the 2023 is already thrilling today and should deliver immense pleasure over the next five to seven years.” - California Wine Advisors
97 Points | JS
“A bold, rich and ripe red that stays well balanced for a fresh feel that supports deep red and black fruit flavors. Aromas of blackberries, black pepper, dark plums and equally dark and ripe flavors. Moderate tannins and vivid acidity drive the palate and lingering finish. Pine, forest floor, mushrooms and cooked plums. Drink now or hold.” - James Suckling
“Emphatically energetic and beautifully ripe, the 2023 Cleary Estate is a dazzling tiny-production Pinot Noir from master winemaker Paul Hobbs. There’s an immediacy to the wine that makes it utterly seductive from the first pour, yet beneath the generous fruit lies a darker, more brooding current of black cherry, crushed raspberry, and savory earth that gives the wine added dimension. Silken in texture but charged with vibrant underlying tension, this is the kind of Pinot that rewards contemplation hand in hand with pure pleasure. Remarkably, this is merely one star within an already extraordinary Pinot portfolio, though it easily drinks like the flagship wine of its own standalone estate. There is no need for patience here, the 2023 is already thrilling today and should deliver immense pleasure over the next five to seven years.” - California Wine Advisors
97 Points | JS
“A bold, rich and ripe red that stays well balanced for a fresh feel that supports deep red and black fruit flavors. Aromas of blackberries, black pepper, dark plums and equally dark and ripe flavors. Moderate tannins and vivid acidity drive the palate and lingering finish. Pine, forest floor, mushrooms and cooked plums. Drink now or hold.” - James Suckling
Ratings & Reviews
No reviews available
Be the first to Write a Review