A Pair of 93- and 94-Point Values from Paul Hobbs!
While many premium California wineries offer a tier of less expensive wines, few of them can match the sheer quality and value of what Paul Hobbs puts out with his "Crossbarn" series.
Today, at rather special Vin Chicago prices, we bring you two of these wines!
Earning 93 points, the 2024 Chardonnay is crisp and refreshing with just right amount of creamy texture. Taking home 94 points, the 2022 Pinot Noir is seductively pure and red-fruited, strutting massive appeal for its $25.99 price.
Read below for all the details, including the mouthwatering tasting notes from us and from the critics, then hit quick on the Big Green Button to load up!
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2024 Paul Hobbs ”Crossbarn” Chardonnay
Sonoma Coast, California
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Packed with pure and delicious orchard and citrus fruit flavors, this newly released Sonoma Coast Chardonnay is clean as a whistle. Crafted in stainless steel, without the use of any oak, it presents a wonderful texture and nuance from partial malolactic fermentation. At 43% below winery price, there is SERIOUS value here!
"A fresh, fruity, juicy, crisp white that's generous in green apples, baked apples and minerals on a medium body. Subtle flavors of cream and butter come from partial malolactic conversion while maturing in stainless steel containers. Screw cap."
- 93 Points, James Suckling (6/17/2025)
"Made with 81% estate fruit, the 2024 Chardonnay has fresh aromas of red apples and pears, lemon peel, bread dough and spice. The medium-bodied palate is easygoing with ripe flavors, vibrant acidity and a long, flavorful finish. 17,750 cases were made. Drink Date: 2025 -2030."
- 90 Points, Wine Advocate (8/7/2025)
"Aromas of fresh lemon, apple blossom, and green apple flow from the glass on the nose of this approachable Chardonnay. The palate has some tropical energy, with pineapple and spice mingling with citrus and nectarine flavors and a long, acid-driven finish."
- 91 Points, Wine Enthusiast (11/1/2025)
Enjoy this crisp, versatile white with fresh seafood ranging from pan seared trout or sushi to baked Alaskan halibut. Or, break it out with your favorite Thai takeout or grilled chicken pasta in a lemon garlic sauce. The pairings are practically endless!
Winery price is $35. Typical online retail is in the $25 to $31 range. Our price is bonkers!
Vin Chicago Price: 19.99
2022 Paul Hobbs ”Crossbarn” Pinot Noir
Sonoma Coast, California
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This gorgeous and authentic expression of Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir boasts warm, caressing flavors of spiced cherries, pomegranate and mixed wild berries along with underlying notes of freshly turned earth, baking spices and floral notes that continue on through a long and captivating finish.
Paul and his team crafted this entirely from fruit grown on his estate, using stainless steel for fermentation, with 8% whole clusters included, and maturation for nine months in predominantly used French oak, then bottled unfined. The resulting wine has taken home some big 93-, 94- and 92-point reviews from the press. And, as with the Chardonnay, our price is hot!
"The 2022 Pinot Noir, made entirely with estate fruit, calls you into the glass with perfumed cranberry and pomegranate, accents of sweet baking spices, autumn leaves and generous floral tones. The light-bodied palate offers a deep core of spicy fruit supported by gently chalky tannins and mouthwatering acidity, and it has a long, bright finish. 15,400 cases were produced, and it will be released in February of 2024. Drink Date: 2024 - 2031."
- 93 Points, Wine Advocate (12/14/2023)
"Lots of dried strawberry, umami, seaweed, and bark with some savory undertones. Some flowers. Medium body. Creamy and flavorful. Lovely deliciousness at the end. It’s made from different parts of Paul Hobbs’ top vineyards - George Menini Estate, Cleary Estate, Goldrock Estate, and Catherine Lindsay Estate. Drink now."
- 94 Points, James Suckling (11/10/2023)
"The 2022 Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast is youthful, ripe magenta/ruby hue and is inviting as it opens to pretty notes of pie spice, cherry liqueur, and crushed roses. It is clean and inviting on the palate, with lovely elegance, a refined feel, and great freshness through the finish. It’s pretty darn tasty now but can be enjoyed over the next 5-6 years. Maturity: 2024 - 2030."
- 92 Points, Jeb Dunnuck (6/27/2024)
A soft and plush texture lends makes this an excellent pairing with grilled salmon, roast pork tenderloin, or spinach and portabella mushroom salad. Or simply sip a glass with your favorite crackers and a wedge of Humboldt Fog.
At the winery this estate-grown Sonoma Coast beauty goes for $40. Most stores are in the $30 to $37 range. Our price, as usual, is much less!
Vin Chicago Price: 25.99
