Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Paul Hobbs
Label Name:
 
Richard Dinner Agustina Chardonnay
Vintage:
 
2017
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Richard Dinner Vineyard, Sonoma Mountain, Sonoma County, California
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.2%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 96; Wine Advocate (Robert Parker) 94; Vinous 94; Wine Spectator 93

Tasting Note
Creamy, full-bodied chardonnay: Bosc pear, quince, brioche, Meyer lemon, yellow apple, banana-cream and baking spice with vibrant minerality and a long, layered, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roasted chicken with herbs, lobster or scallops in beurre blanc, creamy pasta, brioche-based dishes. Asian: miso-glazed black cod, seared scallops with soy-butter, tempura, mild coconut curries (not overly spicy).

Production Method
Whole-cluster pressed, barrel-fermented (French oak), spontaneous malolactic in barrel; sur-lie aging with biweekly bâtonnage; bottled unfined and unfiltered after ~15 months.

Vineyard Info
Produced by Paul Hobbs Winery (est. 1991). Single-vineyard Richard Dinner on Sonoma Mountain; Cuvée Agustina is a high-end barrel selection showcasing site terroir.