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2009 Patz & Hall Wine Company Chardonnay Zio Tony Ranch Russian River Valley

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About Patz & Hall Wine Company

Patz and Hall grew out of James Hall and Donald Patz's friendship, formed during their time working together at Flora Springs Winery. The two shared a passion for rich, traditionally produced wines from Burgundy varietals, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. When they teamed up with Anne Moses and Heather Patz in 1988, their dreams of...

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2009 Patz & Hall Wine Company Chardonnay Zio Tony Ranch Russian River Valley

Producer: Patz & Hall Wine Company
Style: White Wine
Grape Type: Chardonnay
Origin: California
Region: Sonoma
Appellation: Russian River Valley

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93 Points | International Wine Cellar , May/June 2011

(all Dijon clones, mostly Clone 76):  Pale bright yellow.  Apple, pear and spices on the nose, complicated by a leesy hazelnut quality that reminded me of Champagne.  Concentrated, chewy and expressive, with a subtle savory quality to the dense peach and toast flavors.  Finishes sexy and quite long, already conveying a lot of personality.  An excellent showing.

89 Points | Wine Spectator

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