2010 Patz & Hall Chardonnay, Hudson Vineyard, Carneros
Deep straw color. A warm nose of smoky, toasty oak (60% new Burgundian oak barrels were used), crème brulee (with the burnt sugar on top!), poached pear, roasted nuts and a spritz of lemon-lime. The wine expands in the mouth, coating the palate. The after-flavor of buttery, spiced, honey-kissed fruit lingers for nearly a minute. This smells, tastes and satisfies like the best Grand Cru Burgundies and, in comparison, this is a bargain.
MSRP: $55 (July 2012)
Wine Lines rating: 93
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RATINGS EXPLAINED
80-84 points: A sound wine that shows varietal character. 85-89 points: An unflawed wine that shows some depth and concentration of aromas and flavors. 90-93 points: A Gold Medal wine of its type, showing balance, depth and secondary flavor profiles found in the best of its style. 94-97 points: Hedonistic pleasure in a glass. Remarkable balance, aromas, flavor and length. A pure expression of the varietal or type. 98-100 points: A wine for the ages! Will drink sublimely for decades. Learn more here!
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