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    344
  • Producer ranking ?

    2
  • Decanting time

    2h
  • When to drink

    2020-2035

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Vintage 2014

2014 California Winegrape Harvest: Earliest and Third in a String of Great Vintages this Decade

California vintners and growers across the state are grateful for another excellent vintage, despite an ongoing drought and earthquake that rocked south Napa in late August just as crush was getting underway. A mild winter and spring caused early bud break, although the overall length of the growing season was similar to past years. A compacted h...

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14.2% alc., 1,321 cases, $65. Release October 2016. Several sections of Hyde Vineyard were planted exclusively for Patz & Hall. Patz & Hall has made single-vineyard Chardonnay from Hyde Vineyard since 1996. Hyde-Wente selection is planted on the best soil at Hyde Vineyard that is well-drained, sandy, clay loam. The result is lower yields that are even lower than usual for this small-berried clone. Whole cluster pressed, indigenous yeast fermentations, aged on the lees with weekly stirring in French oak barrels, 50% new. Bottled without filtration. ·Light golden yellow color in the glass. This is a particularly complex wine that is full of sunlight and offers something different with each sip. Nicely perfumed with scents of citrus, blood orange, Granny Smith apple and flint. Flavors of lemon and white orchard fruits are interwoven with supportive toasty oak. Uncommon attack and mid palate intensity with balancing mouthwatering acidity that leaves a lasting impression of juiciness. The soaring finish is generously endowed with lemon goodness in this memorable wine from one of California’s most cherished vineyards. Score: 95.

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