As the founder and winemaker, Paul Hobbs is highly regarded for his ability to identify exceptional vineyards, and for his pioneering spirit in working innovatively with new and historical sites. A product of his formative years, he continues to farm the vineyards and dedicate himself to crafting wine that expresses their origins. With his close attention to detail and hard work, the journey continues today.

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"The Steve Jobs of Wine is an apt metaphor to describe the ardent exactitude of winemaker and consultant Paul Hobbs.  He’s a quality fanatic. Twice named Wine Personality of the Year by Robert Parker, Hobbs was first hired by Robert Mondavi for his expertise in oak aging, he then moved on to Opus One and later Simi Winery." 

Founded in 2000 by winemaking pioneer and visionary Paul Hobbs, Crossbarn wines are made with a commitment to sustainable vineyard practices and gentle winemaking techniques. The wines offer a pure and youthful expression of fruit blended from diverse vineyards within Napa Valley and Sonoma County.

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