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Patz Hall & Pinot Noir Santa Lucia Highlands Pisoni Vineyard(2004)

From its hypnotic aromatics to its voluptuous red-fruit intensity, the Pisoni possesses an almost otherworldly level of charisma and concentration. Though epic in stature, this wine is still irrefutably Pinot Noir, offering potent framboise, strawberry and cherry layers, accentuated by nuanced elements of chocolate, clove, cardamom and herbes de Provence. Bringing together beautiful structure and ripeness, soft plush tannins and a refreshing openness, this vibrant Pinot finishes with a prolonged and satisfying note of pure red cherry.
Wine Advocate # 166
Aug-06
90/100
April 2008
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Burghound
Issue 23, Jul 01, 2006
88/100
May 2008
Prices range from $45 to $80. For further information, contact: (707) 265-7700 or visit http://www.patzhall.com Note: from Santa Lucia Highlands fruit and bottled at 15.8% A highly expressive nose with strong notes of cola, mocha and clove/anise aromas mix with delicious, soft, supple and sappy full-bodied flavors that are very suave on the long but tangy and distinctly warm, chocolate-infused finish. This is one of those curious wines that seems to work despite super high ripeness and almost exaggerated alcohol read more...
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James Laube
Wine Spectator
95/100
July 2007
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Robert Parker
The Wine Advocate
Issue 166
90/100
July 2007
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Stephen Tanzer
International Wine Cellar
Issue 126, May/June 2006
92/100
July 2007
($80) Good deep red-ruby. Cool, restrained aromas of crushed blueberry and Oriental spices. Fat, broad and sweet, with a distinctly dark fruit character. Wonderfully silky and smooth pinot with great mouth feel. Finishes broad and round, with thoroughly ripe tannins. I'd drink this over the next couple of years as it's already quite expressive.
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