($45): Creamy and seductive, this stylish Chardonnay will convince anyone that the Russian River Valley can produce wonderful Chardonnay.  Of course, Paul Hobbs, one of California’s star winemakers, had something to do with it.  Intense without being overt or overdone, the combination of subtle fruitiness and minerality, caresses the palate.  It wows you with its finesse and persistence, not its raw power.  Perky acidity keeps its richness fresh and lively — not tiring.
95 Michael Apstein Mar 11, 2014