Donald Patz

Owner/Winemaker Patz & Hall

9.6

Not very often do I post European wines. I do drink them from time to time but so much to explore in California! 1999 “Unico” brought by master sommelier Jay Fletchers to Cache Cache in Aspen. Richness and restraint with a deep almost coffee-like intensity. — a month ago

Donald Patz

Owner/Winemaker Patz & Hall

9.2

Donald had this a month ago

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Donald Patz

Owner/Winemaker Patz & Hall

9.0

Loved it. A very restrained and aromatic version of Pinot Noir. — 4 months ago

Donald Patz

Owner/Winemaker Patz & Hall

9.4

The mighty Pisoni Vineyard produces some very compelling Pinot Noir. It’s hard to pick it early because the signature of the site seems to develop later. I liked it. Not to take any of the winemaking for granted it seemed fully ripe but had an acid tang I was surprised by. More time in bottle might grind that down. I’d dance to it — a month ago

Donald Patz

Owner/Winemaker Patz & Hall

9.6

1976. Niebaum-Coppola Vineyard. It’s brilliant. I’ve had the a few years ago and it’s holding on a nice plateau for now. Everything is in harmony with cedar sweet tobacco and dried cherry-cola flavors. Drink ‘em if you’ve got ‘em. — a month ago

Donald Patz

Owner/Winemaker Patz & Hall

9.3

This lovely Pinot Noir shows a compelling aroma of clove, cherry, raspberry, black tea with soft tannins and a refreshing finish. I’d drink it again! — 4 months ago

Donald Patz

Owner/Winemaker Patz & Hall

9.1

A great vineyard site in Rutherford. The 1997 is tiring a bit and/or this bottle had been stored poorly. Still, plenty of things to like … pretty rose-petal and dried herb notes, melted tannins, complex cedar-cherry mocha finish. I love these older Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon wines. — a month ago

Donald Patz

Owner/Winemaker Patz & Hall

8.9

Donald had this a month ago

Donald Patz

Owner/Winemaker Patz & Hall

9.1

Robert Biale often makes Zinfandels with surprising finesse and energy. They’re delicious and sexy and well balanced. If you don’t think Zinfandel is worth drinking try any of the Robert Biale versions and let me know if you’ve changed your mind. — 4 months ago

Donald Patz

Owner/Winemaker Patz & Hall

9.3

There are a handful of benchmark Cabernet Sauvignon wines from Washington. Gramercy Cellars makes one of my favorites. Something I look forward to in all wines is ripeness/not overripe and this 2011 balances and delivers. I love the floral notes in Cabernet Sauvignon. Theirs often deliver a signature violet-perfume aroma that’s fantastic. There are more expensive wines from Walla Walla, or elsewhere in Washington but none better. — 4 months ago