Paul Hobbs, Goldrock Estate Chardonnay Vintage:2019 The seductively textured big-bodied flavors

The seductively textured big-bodied flavors coat the palate with sappy dry extract that does a fine job of buffering the firm tannic spine shaping the lush

with red tea and sandalwood hints throughout

Fürst's iconic 2017 Centgrafenberg Spätburgunder GG opens deep

but they offer better underlying tension and power before tightening up on the firm

Here too the wood is very prominent though the underlying fruit appears to have been freshness and this is confirmed on the palate as there is much better vibrancy to the bigger-bodied flavors that exhibit fine power and drive on the very firm and robust finale

Paul Hobbs, Goldrock Estate Chardonnay Vintage:2019 The seductively textured big-bodied flavorsThe 2019 Chardonnay Cuve Louisa Goldrock Estate features lush guava and candied peaches on the nose, with accents of pastry, honey and sweet spice. The palate is slow to unfold, driven by bright acidity and flinty character at this youthful stage. It finishes with delicate layers that suggest it has more to offer as it unfolds in bottle.