Paul Hobbs Ross Station Estate Chardonnay 2018

Professional Ratings

• 96 Jeb Dunnuck

  Loads of caramelized peach, toasted spices, brioche, and honeyed citrus emerge from the 2018 Chardonnay Ross Station Estate, one of the richer, more powerful Chardonnay in the lineup. Nevertheless, it has beautiful acidity, flawless balanced, and a great finish. Brought up in 50% new French oak, it's drinking spot on today and shows the vintage nicely. It will also age well for 4-6 years, probably longer, but there's no need to delay gratification.

• 95 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

  The 2018 Chardonnay Ross Station Estate opens with toast and flint, segueing to golden apple, white flowers and salted almonds. The medium-bodied, satiny palate is singing, bursting with juicy, savory flavors and finishing very long.

• 95 James Suckling

  Lovely layered white with sliced dried apples and pears and some apricots. Plenty of vanilla and cream character, too. Custard. Full-bodied and rich, yet fresh at the same time.

• 93 Wine Spectator

  Rich and textured, with concentrated pear tart and apple pastry flavors that feature notes of dried mango. Toasty accents emerge midpalate, with a finish of allspice and nutmeg.