Patz and Hall has become one of the most highly regarded wineries in California’s North Coast, with a celebrated portfolio of single-vineyard Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs. Their vineyard sources need to have naturally low yields, complex flavors and aromas, and the growers need to be meticulous with canopy management in order to achieve the balance of freshness with richness. Production on Patz and Hall's single-vineyard wines are low in production, which means they stagger their releases because the wines typically sell out so quickly! Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate has even stated that the wine are sure bets regardless of vintage conditions.
Hyde Vineyard is justifiably considered one of the superstar vineyards in Carneros. Purchased in 1979, and planted two years later, this 179-acre property is cultivated as 44 distinct blocks. Adding to the depth and character of this iconic site, Hyde Vineyard is planted to 10 types of Pinot Noir and six varieties of Chardonnay. Of these, the Hyde-Wente Chardonnay and Hyde-Calera Pinot Noir were isolated by Larry, and are widely considered two of the finest selections in California viticulture.
WINE SPECTATOR 92 POINTS - "Offers singed apple wood and wood spice notes, with a nicely coiled core of dark cherry and blackberry flavors held in check for now by racy acidity. The frame is toasty, but the fruit core is pure and solid. This just needs a little bottle age to round fully into form. Best from 2025 through 2030. Tasted twice, with consistent notes. 530 cases made."
Hyde Vineyard is justifiably considered one of the superstar vineyards in Carneros. Purchased in 1979, and planted two years later, this 179-acre property is cultivated as 44 distinct blocks. Adding to the depth and character of this iconic site, Hyde Vineyard is planted to 10 types of Pinot Noir and six varieties of Chardonnay. Of these, the Hyde-Wente Chardonnay and Hyde-Calera Pinot Noir were isolated by Larry, and are widely considered two of the finest selections in California viticulture.
WINE SPECTATOR 92 POINTS - "Offers singed apple wood and wood spice notes, with a nicely coiled core of dark cherry and blackberry flavors held in check for now by racy acidity. The frame is toasty, but the fruit core is pure and solid. This just needs a little bottle age to round fully into form. Best from 2025 through 2030. Tasted twice, with consistent notes. 530 cases made."
