93 Points, Wine Spectator
Ripe, succulent peach, apricot and mango flavors are generous and juicy, with notes of toasted coconut, crème anglaise, tangerine and orange blossoms, plus a drizzle of wildflower honey. The intensity persists on the finish, with hints of shortbread and grilled pineapple that linger.
92 Points, James Suckling
Aromas of golden apples, pears, butterscotch, hazelnuts and lemon cream. On the palate, flavors of candied citrus, caramel and green apples. A stylized yet polished wine.
The uber-famous Patz & Hall has long been one of California’s greatest wine treasures. Known for producing world class Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, they have access to some of the best sites in all of California from nearly 100 years of combined experience and relationships formed by founders Donald Patz and James Hall.
With access to vineyards like Pisoni, Dutton Ranch, Martinelli, Hyde and Hudson, it’s no wonder the duo turned into one of the wine world’s preeminent producers of top tier Chardonnay. For years, wine critics, Chardonnay enthusiasts and sommeliers in some of the finest restaurants around the world have clamored to get their hands on the Patz & Hall Chardonnay.
In their latest vintage, 2022, this Sonoma Coast stunner found its way all the way at #22 on Wine Spectator’s Top 100 Wines of the Year list. If you know the history of this estate and you’ve been following them of late, this should come as no surprise!