This year's release from perennial favorite, Patz & Hall, comes from the variable 2008 vintage where growers and winemakers alike were forced to contend with several environmental challenges, including, frost, drought, winds and even wildfires - lowering yields throughout California by nearly twenty percent! As such, the 2008 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir is a testament to the mantra that low yields can often lead to better wines. Bright red fruit aromatics of cranberry and pomegranate are accentuated by seductive layers of Chambord, ripe berries, dark chocolate and cinnamon spice. Rich, structured, with substantial weight on the palette, this wine finishes with a mouthwatering classic acidity, which is a hallmark of Patz & Hall's award-winning style. Enjoy now and for the next several years to come.
