Paul Hobbs West Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2022 Rated 95JS

Paul Hobbs West Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2022 Rated 95JS – Top-tier coastal Pinot.

James Suckling Review
Rated 95
Flowers, pure fruit, sandalwood, and perfume. Medium body, with such lively fruit character. So bright. Spice. Purity of fruit. So much going on here. All about the energy and liveliness here. Lovely length. Drink or hold.

Paul Hobbs West Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2022

A stunning cool-climate Pinot Noir from one of California’s most respected winemakers, the 2022 Paul Hobbs West Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir delivers purity, tension, and layered red-fruit elegance.
Sourced from fog-laden, wind-swept coastal vineyards, this wine captures the precision, minerality, and finesse that define the West Sonoma Coast AVA.

Key Details

• Producer: Paul Hobbs
• Region: West Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County
• Varietal: 100% Pinot Noir
• Clonal Selection: 115, 777, Calera, 667
• Style: Elegant, mineral-driven, cool-climate Pinot Noir
• ABV: 14.2%

Tasting Notes

• Wild strawberry, raspberry, and pomegranate
• Rose petal, crushed stone, and coastal herbs
• Silky tannins with vibrant acidity and coastal tension
• Long, precise finish with red-fruit purity and mineral lift

Profile & Craft

• Sourced from steep, fog-influenced vineyards along the Pacific coastline
• Fermented with native yeasts for complexity and site expression
• Aged in French oak for finesse and aromatic depth
• Signature Paul Hobbs style: purity, precision, and terroir transparency

Serving & Pairing

• Serve at 55-60°F to highlight aromatics and texture
• Pairs with salmon, duck breast, mushroom dishes, and truffle risotto
• Excellent for collectors of coastal-influenced Pinot Noir
• Drink now or cellar 5-8 years