Award-winning winemaker Paul Hobbs, known for his focused and elegant winemaking style, believes the perception of Syrah, much like Merlot, has been damaged by poorly made versions.

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Did Mr. Hobbs have a "Paul Hobbs model" of wine?

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There are few specialists who can match Mr. Rolland's comprehensive global approach, save perhaps for American consultant Paul Hobbs, who has his own wineries in California and Argentina and clients in those places as well as in Chile, Uruguay, Ontario and even Armenia.

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