Patz & Hall comes out swinging with the 2014 Pinot Noirs after two stellar vintages in a row. The 2014 Jenkins Ranch shows cherry, damp earth, raspberry and fall spice, with lively acidity and a kiss of sweet oak, finishing long and well integrated at this early stage. It’s worthy of some cellar time, and will pair nicely with a peppered sirloin of beef or a spicy salmon dish.
Patz & Hall, Sonoma Coast (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir 2014
By Rich Cook