These are all words used to describe Paul Hobbs. One of the first California winemakers to focus on single-vineyard wines, Paul Hobbs took the challenge one step further by dedicating himself to crafting unfiltered and unfined wines, fermented with native yeasts. His vision has resulted in exciting, structured wines that are rooted in classic old world techniques and, at the same time, are distinctly Californian in their expression. And, he continues to be a leader of Argentina’s ongoing winemaking revolution. Not bad for a farm boy from upstate New York.
About WineCrossBarn began as just one small lot of Cabernet Sauvignon from the 2000 vintage but its popularity has inspired the introduction of chardonnay and pinot noir, to make a family of three. With CrossBarn, Paul ventures beyond the vineyards sourced for Paul Hobbs wines while holding to his ideals of sustainable vineyard practices and gentle winemaking techniques, to bring you wines of stunning quality and exceptional value.
Tasting NotesProduced using hand-harvested fruit from carefully selected vineyards within the Russian River Valley, CrossBarn Pinot Noir offers structure and weight in balance with pure concentrated fruit. Ruby hued and aromatic with Bing cherry and earth, this is a firmly-structured, succulent, fruit-driven pinot noir. Focused flavors of ripe red berries introduce a sleek palate accented with notes of black tea and framed with balanced acidity and supple tannins.
