2006 Patz & Hall Pinot Noir Hyde Vineyard
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The 2006 Pinot Noir Hyde Vineyard saw only 50% new French oak and is even slightly more potent at 14.8% natural alcohol. This wine had a rather expressive nose of cola, damp earth, blackcurrant and black cherry fruit and freshly cut mushrooms, followed by a medium to full-bodied round and juicy mouthfeel. It doesn’t have the density and length of the 2002, but it is certainly a big success. At this time, the Hyde Vineyard selections Patz & Hall utilized were taking multiple clones of Pinot Noir from this site, including the Calera selection, as well as Dijon clones 777, 667, 115 and the Joseph Swan and Pommard clones.
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Robert Parker
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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Good deep red. Captivating aromas of red and darker berries, spices and rose petal. Fat, plump and impressively concentrated flavors of blackberry and blueberry, nicely framed by harmonious acidity. Finishes long and powerful, with superb noble tannins. This was the first pinot vineyard picked in 2006, noted Anne Moses.