Seems like P&H Chard is highly variable from bottle to bottle. It is always at least good, but I've had better. Wondering if getting the temp and O2 right on this makes a big difference. Overall, good balance of citrus and mineral.
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I've had a tough time with CA Chardonnay *but* this one pleased with its clean, voluptuous lemony characteristics on the nose and palate. Had a feeling I'd like it thanks to positive impressions of their Pinots. Great producer.
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Patz & Hall makes clean Chardonnays that pair extraordinarily well with food and last night at Posto was no exception. The wine possessed muted pineapple and quince but finishes with red apple. Moderate acidity keeps his one really fresh on the palate but doesn't overwhelm. Cheers!
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Decent sipper, but simple, with caramel, baked apple and pear flavors, and some lemon oil around the edges. Little fizzy up front; finish is short and slightly acrid. Better than a sharp stick in the eye, but there are better AVA chards for the money in this vintage. Ramey comes to mind as a comparable price/production alternative.
For what it's worth, feels like P&H's Pinots have been significantly outperforming their Chardonnays for the past few years.
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An Evening with Donald Patz of Patz & Hall (Lincoln Park Binnys Tasting Room): Nose reveals some lemon citrus and some apple, toast and malolactic flavors, a strong current of banana and some other tropical notes. Palate is a nice balance of rich and lean. Slightly noticeable alcohol and could use a little more acidity to balance. But still a very pleasing effort and a very attractive nose.
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A nice light nose, apple with hint of oak. Smooth tastes of apple, pear with a balance of acidity to make a nice layered chardonnay. Paired with a range of seafood and the wine really opened up with air and as it warmed in the glass.
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Drank alongside artisan cheese and spicy crab cakes on New Year's Eve with friends. This wine got praise from "I generally like Burgundy whites" crowd. Lovely acid, not too much oak, very fresh bright fruit, with layers of apple, citrus and stone fruit.
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Patz & Hall Wines (Bloomington, MN): A little better than the 08 with carmel, pinneapple, minerals and sour apples. A nicely balance wine and the oak is integrated into the wine. Medium finish.
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Subtle and elegantly styled with pear, flower, caramel nut, melon and tarragon flavors. Medium bodied and round on the palate, and while not particularly concentrated this is notably fresh, with good acidity and cut.
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Clear gold color. Pretty deep smoke & lemon on the nose. Deeply rich entry with vibrant apple & pear flavors that flow into dusty acids. This is lovely.
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1/13/2015 - td1836 wrote: 88 Points
A fairly standard, if not well made, California chardonnay. Good weekday drinker.
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12/31/2013 - td1836 wrote: 91 Points
Oaky chard with ripe pineapple, pear, and apple. Long finish.
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2/17/2013 - Anthony Chinn wrote: 89 Points
Seems like P&H Chard is highly variable from bottle to bottle. It is always at least good, but I've had better. Wondering if getting the temp and O2 right on this makes a big difference. Overall, good balance of citrus and mineral.
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12/26/2012 - RobertDwyer Likes this wine: 91 Points
I've had a tough time with CA Chardonnay *but* this one pleased with its clean, voluptuous lemony characteristics on the nose and palate. Had a feeling I'd like it thanks to positive impressions of their Pinots. Great producer.
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12/8/2012 - What I'm Drinking Now Likes this wine: 88 Points
Patz & Hall makes clean Chardonnays that pair extraordinarily well with food and last night at Posto was no exception. The wine possessed muted pineapple and quince but finishes with red apple. Moderate acidity keeps his one really fresh on the palate but doesn't overwhelm. Cheers!
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10/31/2012 - tomherer wrote: 87 Points
Decent sipper, but simple, with caramel, baked apple and pear flavors, and some lemon oil around the edges. Little fizzy up front; finish is short and slightly acrid. Better than a sharp stick in the eye, but there are better AVA chards for the money in this vintage. Ramey comes to mind as a comparable price/production alternative.
For what it's worth, feels like P&H's Pinots have been significantly outperforming their Chardonnays for the past few years.
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5/15/2012 - The Vinsider wrote: 92 Points
Consistent with previous notes. Drank for Jessica's birthday.
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2/22/2012 - DSaeedi wrote: 89 Points
An Evening with Donald Patz of Patz & Hall (Lincoln Park Binnys Tasting Room): Nose reveals some lemon citrus and some apple, toast and malolactic flavors, a strong current of banana and some other tropical notes. Palate is a nice balance of rich and lean. Slightly noticeable alcohol and could use a little more acidity to balance. But still a very pleasing effort and a very attractive nose.
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2/15/2012 - Tamu1956 wrote: 91 Points
A nice light nose, apple with hint of oak. Smooth tastes of apple, pear with a balance of acidity to make a nice layered chardonnay. Paired with a range of seafood and the wine really opened up with air and as it warmed in the glass.
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1/4/2012 - The Vinsider wrote: 92 Points
Drank alongside artisan cheese and spicy crab cakes on New Year's Eve with friends. This wine got praise from "I generally like Burgundy whites" crowd. Lovely acid, not too much oak, very fresh bright fruit, with layers of apple, citrus and stone fruit.
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10/9/2011 - 3daywinereview.com wrote: 91 Points
Patz & Hall Wines (Bloomington, MN): A little better than the 08 with carmel, pinneapple, minerals and sour apples. A nicely balance wine and the oak is integrated into the wine. Medium finish.
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7/22/2011 - wino_tim wrote: 87 Points
Subtle and elegantly styled with pear, flower, caramel nut, melon and tarragon flavors. Medium bodied and round on the palate, and while not particularly concentrated this is notably fresh, with good acidity and cut.
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11/12/2010 - ed-d wrote: 93 Points
Clear gold color. Pretty deep smoke & lemon on the nose. Deeply rich entry with vibrant apple & pear flavors that flow into dusty acids. This is lovely.
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