Patz & Hall "Hyde Vineyard" Chardonnay 2023
(Russian River Valley, California) - [WS 95]

About Patz and Hall
Patz and Hall Wine Company was founded in 1988 by Donald Patz, James Hall, Anne Moses and Heather Patz, and is dedicated to the production of hand-crafted wines. The four are long-time Napa Valley residents and wine industry professionals, with a wide variety of experiences. Patz and Hall produces Chardonnay and Pinot Noir wines from selected vineyard sources in Napa, Sonoma, Mendocino and Monterey counties. The Patz and Hall method is to work closely with each of their growers to achieve a unique expression of the vineyard site and deliver wines that reflect both the site and their vision for great wine.

Winemaker Notes
This Chardonnay is from vineyard blocks planted for Patz & Hall in 1997 and 1999 using the famous "Hyde-Wente" selection of Chardonnay. The 2023 Hyde Chardonnay demonstrates why this vineyard is considered a Grand Cru site of the New World. Highly intense aromas of pear, wet rock minerality and toasted almond meet crystalline acidity that follows around the highly complex, concentrated palate. Brightness of fruit concludes in a long, succulent finish.

Ratings & Reviews

95 Points - Wine Spectator:
"A stunning wine, with plenty of power and detail. Offers Fuji apple and crunchy star fruit, plus a whiff of smoked and salted butterscotch to complement the notes of peach preserves, black cardamom and nutmeg, along with a touch of lemongrass. Toasted brioche and a bite of buttery shortbread leave a lasting impression. Drink now through 2038." - MaryAnn Worobiec (Dec 2025)