2006 - The 2006 Napa Valley Chardonnay represents the 19th vintage we have made this wine since the founding of Patz & Hall in 1988. Sourced from five stellar vineyard sites, each worthy of single vineyard bottling in their own right, this blend represents the diversity of the Napa Valley. The 2006 Napa Valley Chardonnay exhibits aromas of orange blossom and toasted brioche interwoven with hints of lemon zest and ginger snap. The aromas carry over on the palate with multi-faceted tones of fresh white nectarine, ripe pear and touches of vanilla. The wine is refreshing, poised and graceful on the palate, with creamy notes on the entry and a crisp, well balanced mid-palate, finishing with considerable length.
$36.00
2006 - One of our finest incarnations of the Dutton Ranch Russian River Valley Chardonnay to date, this bright, enticing wine benefits from the addition of old-vine Wente selection fruit from the Dutton's Walker Hill block located in the cool climate of the Green Valley. From its wonderfully effusive aromas of stone fruit, green apple and narcissus to its pure fruit flavors of pineapple, peach and spicy pear, this Chardonnay offers an intricate, plush, creamy palate and a long, textured finish that combines finesse with dense, structured acidity.
$39.00
2006 - A fabulous section of Wente clone Chardonnay, planted exclusively for Patz & Hall by Steve Hill and his son Ned, forms the foundation of our Durell Vineyard Sonoma Valley Chardonnay each vintage. The 2006 Durell Vineyard — Sonoma Valley Chardonnay offers a more sleek and sophisticated incarnation of this bottling than in previous vintages. Displaying lithe elements from the cooler side of the fruit spectrum, it delivers enticing fresh fruit and lemon blossom aromatics, followed by crisp flavors of Pippin apple, pear and lemon cream. Distinguished by its cleansing acidity and its natural minerality, this vibrant Chardonnay offers a harmonious blend of intense components and an extraordinary finish.
$44.00
2006 - Profoundly consistent from vintage to vintage, the 2006 bottling of our Hyde Vineyard Carneros Chardonnay offers all the lemon cream, orange blossom and créme brulée flavors that have come to define this wine, but with even more rich density and minerality than the previous vintage. With restrained oak, refreshing acidity and an appealing roasted hazelnut quality, the 2006 Hyde Vineyard Carneros Chardonnay continues the tradition of great wines from this world-class vineyard.
$55.00
2006 - At Hudson Vineyard, the cold year and cool summer of 2006 yielded grapes with excellent natural acidity, great minerality and vibrant high-tone character. From its nut-crusted lemon cream, citrus, clove and spice aromatics to its juicy mouthful of peach and green apple flavors, this wine offers a lean, nervy expression of Chardonnay. Bright and balanced, it is already displaying focus and sophistication, and has the potential to age beautifully for years to come.
$55.00
2006 - This site on Frei Road, in the heart of Russian River Valley, is owned by the Martinelli family and is farmed by George Martinelli, the youngest in a distinguished family of Sonoma County viticultural masters. Reflecting the rich character of the small 2006 crop, this vintage of our Zio Tony Ranch — Russian River Chardonnay has a silky, viscous texture that accentuates its sweet custard and caramelized sugar elements. Vibrant and fruity, this wine displays more lime, peach and lemon cream notes than in previous vintages, with a citrus oil emphasis that segues to a long, satisfying finish.
$60.00
2006 - This exceptional wine represents the future of Chardonnay from ALDER SPRINGS VINEYARD. Perhaps our finest Chardonnay bottling from the 2006 vintage, the 2006 ALDER SPRINGS - Mendocino Chardonnay offers beautiful density and palate tension with concentrated aromas of spicy cinnamon pastry, honey, peach and pineapple. Beautifully textured with intricate stone-fruit flavors and extraordinary minerality, this is a benchmark wine from an elite mountain vineyard.
$60.00