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Patz & Hall Chardonnay Hyde(2005)
Napa Valley Chardonnay represents the 19th vintage we have made this wine since the founding of Patz & Hall in 1988. Sourced from five stellar vineyard sites, each worthy of single vineyard bottling in their own right, this blend represents the diversity of the Napa Valley. The Napa Valley Chardonnay exhibits aromas of orange blossom and toasted brioche interwoven with hints of lemon zest and ginger snap. The aromas carry over on the palate with multi-faceted tones of fresh white nectarine, ripe pear and touches of vanilla. The wine is refreshing, poised and graceful on the palate, with read more...
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Zachy's
- "Deep yellow. Highly complex nose melds lemon drop, iodine and minerals, plus a suggestion of redcurrant. Very firmly structured but not hard, with terrific nerve and lift to the fruit. Firm acidity and intriguing hints of minerals and flowers leaven the wine's sweetness. At 3.3, this has the lowest pH of these 2005s. At once juicy and mouthfilling on the very long finish, which throws off hints of nutmeg and smoke. Conveys a strong impression of soil character. 93" IWC May/Jun 07
- acCELLARate
- Windsor, CA
- February 2008
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No written review
- International Wine Cellar
- 93/100
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September 2007
