2018 Paul Hobbs Cuvee Agustina Lindsay Estate Vineyard Pinot Noir Russian River Valley

97 Points     Wine Advocate

The 2018 Pinot Noir Cuvée Agustina Katherine Lindsay Estate is a selection of three blocks, normally composed of Calera and Swan clone fruit, but Paul Hobbs says, "This year, we included a bit of 115 clone instead of just using the heritage clones." The Augustina is an incredibly stunning wine, with a fabulous perfume of violets, lilac and dried herbs accenting a deep core of cherry pie plus notes of cured meats and Earl Grey tea. In the mouth, it offers explosive, concentrated, layered flavors in a satiny frame with lively freshness and a very, very long finish. This will benefit from another three to five years, or more, in bottle. (EB)    Review Date: 07/2020