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Patz & Hall Pinot Noir Hyde Vineyard 2006

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Patz & Hall Pinot Noir Hyde Vineyard (2006)

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Winery:
Patz & Hall
Varietal:
Pinot Noir
Region:
USA > California > Napa > Carneros
Type:
Red Wine
Drink Dates:
Drink Now - 2016
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User Tags:  berry, accessory fruits, spice, delicate, strawberry, (tree) fruit, cherry, stone fruits, winemaking, exotic 


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What to Expect

California has long struggled with Pinot Noir. Finding the right vineyards for this most fickle of grape, one that enjoys a cool growing season yet needs warmth close to harvest to fully ripen, has proven a challenge in such a sunny state. Cooler areas eventually became identified; the Santa Rita Hills, Russian River Valley and Mendocino's Anderson valley are all prime spots for Pinot Noir in California. Unlike the lighter colored and sometimes delicate Pinots of Burgundy, California produces many rich, deep Pinots full of slightly chewy dark berry and cherry fruits with hints of cola, Asian spices and forest floor frequently adding complexity.

Winemakers Notes

The 2006 Patz & Hall Pinot Noir Hyde Vyd Turning more towards the red-fruit spectrum of aromas and flavors than in previous vintages, the 2006 HYDE VINEYARD Carneros Pinot Noir showcases layers of strawberry, cherry and cassis. To accentuate these vibrant qualities, the winemaking incorporated 20 percent whole clusters, which also contributed an exotic hint of cinnamon-clove spice. Intricate, ethereal and aromatically driven, this nuanced Pinot Noir seamlessly blends smooth tannins with natural minerality and focused acidity, yielding a wine with bright, appealing finesse and read more...

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Already showing the pedigree of the seductive cherry, strawberry, and spice aromas that form the fingerprint of this site's Dijon influence. The palate exhibits the expected smoothness and gives hints of how the delicate flavors will integrate.


 

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Turning more towards the red-fruit spectrum of aromas and flavors than in previous vintages, the 2006 Hyde Vineyard Carneros Pinot Noir showcases layers of strawberry, cherry and cassis. To accentuate these vibrant qualities, the winemaking incorporated 20 percent whole clusters, which also contributed an exotic hint of cinnamon-clove spice. Intricate, ethereal and aromatically driven, this nuanced Pinot Noir seamlessly blends smooth tannins with natural minerality and focused acidity, yielding a wine with bright, appealing finesse and sophistication.


 

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Rating: 94-95 - As reviewed by Vinfolio in Issue 94 Already showing the pedigree of the seductive cherry, strawberry, and spice aromas that form the fingerprint of this site's Dijon influence. The palate exhibits the expected smoothness and gives hints of how the delicate flavors will integrate.


 

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