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2008 Patz & Hall Hudson Vineyard Carneros Chardonnay
One 750ml bottle
The Vineyard:
Hudson Vineyard is located in a cool section of Carneros, in a small valley that offers some shelter from the wind. This 4-acre block of the vineyard features well-drained Haire loam soils and is planted to two clones, the Hudson-Wente selection (which as the name implies, was isolated by Lee Hudson himself) and Dijon 95. The unique location of Hudson Vineyard allows the grapes longer hangtime to develop flavor and intensity, without sacrificing acidity and balance.
Tasting Notes:
Striking a balance between elegant and super-rich, this is a great vintage for this Hudson Vineyard – Carneros Chardonnay, and one of the standouts of the growing season. The aromas are bright and pure, with exuberant notes of pineapple, peach and pear. On the palate, this wine continues revealing its vibrant nature with more sophisticated layers of poached pear, spice cake, caramel apple ginger and clove, supported by lovely density and a creamy mouthcoating texture.
Pineapple, peach and pear
- Varietal:
- 100% Chardonnay
- Appellation:
- United States | California | Napa County/Sonoma County | Carneros
- Delicious with:
- Fish tacos with lime and cilantro, cod, halibut
- Cases Produced:
- 456
- Alcohol Content:
- 14.2%
- When to Drink:
- Now - 2016
Winemaker Notes
• 100% Chardonnay fruit
• Whole cluster pressed
• 100% indigenous yeast fermentations (wild)
• Sur lie aged with weekly stirring
• 100% malo-lactic fermentation in barrel
• 40% new Burgundian French oak barrels
• Bottled without filtration
• Release Date: March 2010
About Patz & Hall
Established in 1988, Patz & Hall embodies the shared vision and collective expertise of four talented friends - Donald Patz, James Hall, Anne Moses and Heather Patz. Together, this dedicated team of individuals has turned a desire to craft benchmark, single-vineyard Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs into one of California's most celebrated artisan wineries. Read More
