Donald Patz

Owner/Winemaker Patz & Hall

9.9

From magnum. This was the first vintage of Patz & Hall “Alder Springs Vineyard” Chardonnay. At the point of blending a flicker of original youthfulness with otherwise fully matured Chardonnay flavors. This is why we drink older wines. Rich, complex spice and toast, notes of tangerine, beeswax, dried apple, caramel, wildflower, sea breeze, exotic perfume, kiwi, crushed rock. A moderate yellow color. I was there when the grapes were picked. Short of help, we all pitched in to harvest. A miracle. — 5 days ago

Harris Goldberg

10

decanted sediment out and it was outstanding! Love Aaron Pott wines! Shared with John and Sandy Gonzalez — 23 days ago

Brad Jensen

9.6

The longevity this wine is capable of is shocking. The color hardly looks half its age, with a blooming nose that screams a much younger, softened cab of yesteryear. After half an hour open there’s nose of blueberry and butterscotch, vanilla and spicy peppery notes still persist! Over time a mustiness emerged, along with notes of wet wood, maybe even a little mustard! There’s even still a zippy, lingering acidity on the palate that focuses towards the tip of the tongue, either flavors of ripe strawberry, blueberry, plum and some meaty savory subtle notes, but primarily jammy fruit, with a palate that develops some woody cedar and forest floor notes and as it becomes further oxygenated. This is so impressive! — 2 months ago

Scott E. Becker

9.1

[Tasted on November 17, 2024 at Home with Linda]

Purchased wine during visit to the winery’s tasting room in Los Olivos in 2021. Syrah-based blend sourced from seven cool climate vineyards. 95% Syrah, 4% Grenache and 1% Viognier. Black, blue and red fruits with notes of meat, tobacco, smoke and garrigue. — 5 days ago

Ericsson

9.1

For those with a sweet tooth. — 6 days ago

Tom Nguyen

9.2

Really tasty mostly zin blend. A little bit high acid and tight right when opened but was great after about 30 min — a month ago

Jason Keefer

9.3

The extended tirage version! Beautiful color, a bit funky with almost sherry characteristics. Almost savory. Definitely opened up and integrated after a few minutes in the glass. — 2 months ago

with Natasha

Ray Vanderhoff

9.1

Traditional Bordeaux-Style blend. Very dark ruby color with slight hints of purple. Savory aromas of earth, baking spices, herbs and black cherries. Ripe plum and black cherry flavors with additional hints of baking spices, tobacco and dried herbs. Pleasant creamy vanilla oak note on the long finish. Dusty tannins and well balanced. Opulent, complex and still quite fresh for a ten year old wine. — 10 days ago

Stacy Able

9.5

Amazing Yamhill Pinot — 3 days ago

Meghan C

9.1

Enjoyed at Rolf & Daughters in Nashville on 10/13/2024. — a month ago