A fresh, fruity, juicy, crisp white that's generous in green apples, baked apples and minerals on a medium body. Subtle flavors of cream and butter come from partial malolactic conversion while maturing in stainless steel containers. Screw cap. ~ 93 James Suckling
The 2024 Chardonnay Sonoma Coast is a bright silver/yellow hue with a touch of youthful spritz and aromas of lime leaf, lemon verbena, white pepper, fresh pear, and green apple. Made from 80% Piner Road fruit and fermented entirely in steel with bâtonnage, it has a subtle creaminess while remaining refreshing and energetic.~ 92 Jeb Dunnuck
Aromas of fresh lemon, apple blossom, and green apple flow from the glass on the nose of this approachable Chardonnay. The palate has some tropical energy, with pineapple and spice mingling with citrus and nectarine flavors and a long, acid-driven finish. ~ 91 Wine EnthusiastMade with 81% estate fruit, the 2024 Chardonnay has fresh aromas of red apples and pears, lemon peel, bread dough and spice. The medium-bodied palate is easygoing with ripe flavors, vibrant acidity and a long, flavorful finish. 17,750 cases were made. ~ 90 Robert Parkers's Wine Advocate
2024 CrossBarn by Paul Hobbs Chardonnay Sonoma Coast
- A Napa Legend's Everyday White
- "A Fresh, Fruity, Juicy, Crisp White" ~ 93 James Suckling
- Paul Hobbs' Heritage Project, Founded in 2000 From Farming Legacy
- Hand-harvested at Night with Shears
2024 CrossBarn by Paul Hobbs Chardonnay Sonoma Coast
About The Wine
At A Glance
- Varietal:
- Chardonnay
- Region:
- Sonoma Coast
- Sub-Appellation:
- Sonoma Coast
- Alcohol:
- 14.0%
- Size:
- 750ml
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- PAIRS WITH
- Mushroom Dish · Seafood · Shellfish
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THE PRODUCER
Crossbarn
Crossbarn was established in 2000 by Paul Hobbs to honor his family's farming heritage and values of sustainable farming. The winery is located in a former apple processing facility in Sebastopol, California. What began as one small lot of cabernet sauvignon from the inaugural vintage gradually evolved to introduce chardonnay and pinot noir. The 'cross' barn served as a childhood meeting place on the family's more than one hundred-and-fifty-year-old fruit farm situated in Niagara County, New York. Crossbarn honors the values of hard work and integrity instilled in Paul Hobbs from his childhood. The initial rubblestone winery building dates back to 1869. A barn was added to the complex around the turn of the century (1904). The barn measures 31 feet by 88 feet and is founded on basalt stone foundations.
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