2023 Paul Hobbs ‘Edward James Estate’ Chardonnay

JS97 So dense, minerally and almost chewy, this powerful wine is poised with great acidity, packed with tangy, chalky flavors on a full body. With time in the glass it opens to more richness, showing baked apples, poached pears, toasted almonds and vanilla bean. It opens with citrus and saline notes and progresses to more baking spices and ripeness that lead to a long finish. Drink now or hold.
JD96 The 2023 Chardonnay Edward James Estate is a bright yellow-green color and delivers fantastic crystalline purity and intensity in its notes of lime cordial green apples melon and saline. The palate is laser-like but not austere medium to full-bodied with electric energy and a pure compact core of ripeness as well as a long and linear feel. It’s fantastic to taste now but also has the ability to age over the coming 10-12 years.