Paul Hobbs, Goldrock Estate Chardonnay other_regions the 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Mount

the 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Mount Veeder slowly unfurls to reveal blackcurrant cordial

First bottled separately in 2018

all wrapped in a bitter pit fruit finale that offers impressive persistence

Insignia is especially silky

an approach I have increasingly come to appreciate in an era where so many producers are constantly in pitch mode

Paul Hobbs, Goldrock Estate Chardonnay other_regions the 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon MountThe 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.