100% Chardonnay; whole cluster pressed and fermented with native yeasts. 100% barrel fermented; full malolactic; sur lie aging with frequent stirring. Aged 10 months in Burgundian French oak barrels, with 22% new oak. 14.5% alcohol. This wine walks the line beautifully between richness and lift. Expect layered citrus and orchard fruit, a subtle creamy mid-palate from the lees and malo work, and a long finish that stays energetic rather than heavy. The oak is present as structure and seasoning - not as a dominating flavor - allowing the Sonoma Coast freshness to keep the whole thing bright and alive. Patz & Hall was founded in 1988 by four partners and repurchased by founding winemaker James Hall in 2024. From early on, Patz & Hall became known not just for winemaking, but for relationships with growers.

22 in Wine Spectator’s Top 100 Wines of 2025

93 points, Wine Enthusiast. "This nuanced Chard displays a sunshiny personality on the nose, with aromas of pineapple, sage, orange blossom and cinnamon. The palate displays flavors of green pear, candied ginger, caramelized pineapple and pithy lemon that echo along the finish.”