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.
ROBERT PARKER'S WINE ADVOCATE 93 POINTS - "Matured in 45% new French oak, the 2022 Pinot Noir Hyde Vineyard has slowly unfurling scents of matchstick, pomegranate, rhubarb, damp earth and iris. The full-bodied palate is concentrated and nuanced, its deep flavors well-matched by oak spice. It’s structured by fine-grained tannins and mouthwatering acidity and has a long, spicy finish. It will benefit from time in the cellar."
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.
ROBERT PARKER'S WINE ADVOCATE 93 POINTS - "Matured in 45% new French oak, the 2022 Pinot Noir Hyde Vineyard has slowly unfurling scents of matchstick, pomegranate, rhubarb, damp earth and iris. The full-bodied palate is concentrated and nuanced, its deep flavors well-matched by oak spice. It’s structured by fine-grained tannins and mouthwatering acidity and has a long, spicy finish. It will benefit from time in the cellar."
