Recommendation:Excellent, expensive California Chardonnay.
Winery/Producer: Paul Hobbs Winery; Sebastopol, California.
Grape Variety: Chardonnay.
Geographic Region, Appellation: Russian River Valley; Sonoma County, California.
Vintage: 2012
Price: $38.39 (with a 20% discount)
Purchased From: Total Wine; Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Paired With: Fennel salad, sun dried tomatoes and mint with pistachio oil vinaigrette.
Tasting:

She said: The buttery oaked Chardonnay with vanilla flavor is typical of California and I love it. From the first sniff to the lovely medium long finish it was a delightful accompaniment to the salad. Smooth and velvety it complemented the dressing as well as the burst of flavor from the dried tomatoes. It’s price tag is its greatest flaw.
Comments:
Alcohol: 14.2%