Patz And Hall/Sonoma County/Pinot Noir And Chardonnay

I recently had the pleasure of tasting the wines of Patz and Hall.I traveled down into Sonoma Valley and into the town of Sonoma.The tasting room has recently moved to a very special location,just outside of the town of Sonoma.Today we are tasting the Hyde Chardonnay from Patz And Hall.Let's check out the tasting notes and pour a glass of this world class wine.I'm thinking we will ready for a dish or two to go with this California masterpiece....Any suggestions? Hyde Vineyard 2012 Carneros Chardonnay This is a standout of the vintage and a classic expression of Hyde, delivering alluring orange citrus and white flower aromatics that hover above the glass. On the palate, this wine shows what makes Hyde such a grand cru-caliber site, with each sip revealing something new. While the 2012 is less acidic than the 2011 vintage, this is still a vivacious and mineral-infused wine, with elegant flavors of tangerine, orange blossom, honeysuckle, lavender and graham cracker.Retail Price: $60.00 Accolades 93 Points | The Wine Advocate “Of equal quality but more flowery and minerally is the 2012 Chardonnay Hyde Vineyard. This is from a warmer site than the Hudson, but it behaves like a cold-climate Chardonnay, with crisp, zesty acidity, white currants, quince and floral notes intermixed with citrus oil and lemon butter. Drink it over the next 4-5 years.” - Robert Parker As I mentioned this is a world class wine...and I'm quite sure we will need two dishes with this beautiful Chardonnay from Patz And Hall. "At Patz & Hall, we are dedicated to crafting benchmark Chardonnays that articulate the nuanced depth and character of this legendary wine grape. To create these wines, we work alongside some of California's most renowned winegrowers — including such icons as Larry Hyde and Lee Hudson — to source the finest fruit. In the winery, we strive to honor the expressive personality of each vineyard, and every new vintage, to produce lush and compelling Chardonnays with an authentic sense of place."The Chardonnays and Pinot Noir of Sonoma county are now considered amongst the best on the planet,and after this tasting we now know why!Let's join Anne Moses,and pour a glass (or two)of Hyde chardonnay.We saved you a seat,and a glass!Cheers! Click here and join us as we enjoy the wines from Patz and Hall.