I recently had the opportunity to visit Patz & Hall Winery. Have you been? It was my first visit, and I had a spectacular time with a lovely group of people!
Located at 21200 8th St E, in the town of Sonoma, you may feel as though you've taken a wrong turn - but don't worry, you haven't! Enjoy the vast vineyard views as you pull up through the driveway.
Patz & Hall Winery was founded in 1988 by four passionate, and talented people: Donald Patz, James Hall, Anne Moses and Heather Patz. Together they set out with of the goal of creating exceptional and limited production wines. Two years earlier in 1986, a trip to the Burgundy region of France had left a strong impression on founder Anne Moses and winemaker James Patz; the visit had inspired them to create a collection of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir wines that reflected the unique climates of the Northern California regions. And the rest they say, is history.
Patz & Hall Winery produces two wines: Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Winemaker James Hall was our host for the day, and he kindly toured us through the property, gave us a history of the winery, and even a sabering demonstration! During our visit with James Hall, it became clear just how important the symbiotic relationship is between the winemaker and the winegrowers: to produce spectacular wines that reflect the nature and flavors of a Patz & Hall wine, it is important to have both trust and expert experience.
👉Want to experience Patz & Hall Winery for yourself? Have a complimentary tasting, on me! Simply email Amanda.Daighton@PatzHall.com and mention A Mused Blog for a complimentary wine tasting for two.
Before sitting down to our family style lunch, we had the opportunity to taste two Chardonnays - a Russian River and a Carneros grown, and two Sonoma Coast Pinot Noirs. Their Chardonnay pricing range is $40-80, and their Pinots are priced from $38 -$110.
For our meal, we dined in their private event space: with high ceilings and large glass doors and plenty of windows, we couldn't have asked for a better locale for lunch! The large windows beautifully framed our spectacular views of the Mayacamas Mountains. As a vegetarian, I enjoyed the mixed greens salad, cheese selection, and roasted veggies. I especially loved the 2016 Dutton Ranch Chardonnay that was paired with our meal. For dessert we had chocolate dipped strawberries, and macaroons.
I hope you will make Patz & Hall Winery a priority on your next wine tasting tour! You won't be disappointed.🍷
Photography: Arvin Studios
