Paul Hobbs wines consistently capture the attention of the world’s most respected critics and publications. From The New York Times to Wine Spectator, his vintages have earned top scores and glowing reviews year after year. Each feature highlights the meticulous craftsmanship, balance, and depth that define the Paul Hobbs style. Explore these top media hits and discover why collectors and enthusiasts alike celebrate his wines worldwide.
TOP PRESS
FORBES - “How Paul Hobbs Sketched the Blueprint for the Modern Global Winemaker” by Layne Randolph | December 14, 2025
THE SOMM JOURNAL - “Like Father, Like Daughter” by Elin McCoy | October/November 2025
BLOOMBERG - “Why Finger Lakes Should be on your Radar” by Jonathan Cristaldi | August 28, 2025
THE TASTING PANEL - “The Pinot Prophet” by Wanda Mann | July/August 2025
HAUTE LIVING - “The Signature Style of Paul Hobbs Wines"” by Jennifer Boden | July/August 2025
WINE SPECTATOR - “Spotlight on Paul Hobbs: International Man of Wine” video interview | July 2025
THE WINE CENTRIC SHOW - “Paul Hobbs on the Future of Wine” with Matthew Weiss | March 2025
THE SOMM JOURNAL - “A Vineyard’s Visage - Paul Hobbs Winery Unveils first packaging Redesign in more than 30 years” by Kate Newton | April/May 2024
ROBB REPORT - “Meet the Man Behind Napa’s Buzziest New Cabernet” by Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen | January 14, 2024
THE DRINKS BUSINESS - “Paul Hobbs: ‘corrective steps’ necessary before market recovery” by Colin Hay | October 4, 2024
WINE INDUSTRY ADVISOR - “Paul Hobbs Winery Earns the First ‘100 Points’ for Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa’s Coombsville AVA” Press Release | September 4, 2024
THE SOMM JOURNAL - “Coombsville Keeps its Cool ” by Jonathan Cristaldi | August/September, 2024
ROBB REPORT - “9 Best Magnums to Serve at Your Next Holiday Soiree” by Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen | November 25, 2023
WINE SPECTATOR - “2020 California Cabernet” by James Molesworth | November 15, 2023
THE WINE INDEPENDENT - “Paul Hobbs’ New Releases” by Lisa Perrotti-Brown | October 19, 2023
LEADERS - “On the Leading Edge, An Interview with Paul Hobbs” | October 2023
WINEANORAK GLOBAL WINE JOURNAL - “Meeting Paul Hobbs and trying his wines” by Jamie Goode | September 10, 2023
WINE SPECTATOR - “In the Vineyard with Paul Hobbs” with James Molesworth | July, 2023
TERROIRSENSE WINE REVIEW - “Finger Lakes Riesling: Paul Hobbs Has Landed” by Michael Apstein | February 10, 2023
FINE+RARE - “The Nature of the Numbers: Paul Hobbs on Alcohol” by Sophie Thorpe | January 10, 2023
THE WINE CONVERSATION - “Great Wine Lives” by Elin McCoy | June 13, 2022
WINE SPECTATOR - “Legends of California Chardonnay” by MaryAnn Worobiec | July 31, 2022
JAMES SUCKLING - “Top 100 Wines of the USA 2021” by Nathan Sloane | December 13, 2021
WINE ENTHUSIAST - “California’s Top 10 Collectible Wines” by Jim Gordon | November 4, 2019
WINE SPECTATOR - “California’s Chardonnay Heartland” by Kim Marcus | July 31, 2019
JAMES SUCKLING - “Our Top-Rated Argentine Wines to Date” by James Suckling | July 18, 2019
VINOUS MEDIA - “Paul Hobbs’ Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer To Kalon: 1999-2016” by Stephen Tanzer | July 10, 2019
WALL STREET JOURNAL - “In Search of the World’s Oldest Wine” by Lettie Teague | March 29, 2019
DECANTER - “The Decanter interview: Paul Hobbs” by Peter Richards MW | November 25, 2018
SAVEUR - “The World’s First Winery” by Adam Leith Gollner | September 12, 2016
WINE SPECTATOR - “Up From His Bootstraps” by Tim Fish | December 15, 2013
FORBES MAGAZINE - “The Steve Jobs of Wine: Winemaker Paul Hobbs” by Katie Kelly Bell | June 17, 2013
WINE SPECTATOR - “Another Sit Down with Paul Hobbs” by James Molesworth | September 9, 2009
DECANTER - “Success from the Ground Up” by Linda Murphy | November 3, 2008
LOS ANGELES TIMES - “Putting Place in a Glass” by Corie Brown | January 8, 2006
WINE SPECTATOR - “Tasting Report: Paul Hobbs” by Daniel Sogg | July 31, 2004
NEW YORK TIMES - “Why Wine Costs What It Does” by Amanda Hesser | April 9, 2003
WINE SPECTATOR - “A Quiet Trendsetter Makes Chardonnay” by Thomas Garrett | April 30, 1999