Patz & Hall Pinot Noir Hyde Vineyard 2002

Winemaker Notes
"Seductive, delicate, rich and polished, with complex plum, black cherry, raspberry and rose petal scents. Impressive balance, depth, purity and persistence. Firm, fine-grained tannins keep the flavors lively on a long finish. Drink now through 2010."

-Wine Spectator
Dark, ruby red color; aromas of black cherry, espresso and nutmeg with hints of violets and dark plum; the flavors are cherry/blackberry and cola with fresh earth and mocha undertones, this is an elegant, fine grained wine with lots of supple textures, a rich creamy mouth feel and a long lasting berry and spice finish.

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The next vintage tasted was the 2002 Pinot Noir Hyde Vineyard, which was a fabulous vintage in Northern California. Aged in 70% new French oak and 100% from the three Dijon clones of Pinot Noir, this wine, relatively powerful at 14.6% alcohol, showed notes of damp earth, sweet plum, black raspberry and forest floor, in a ripe, dense, surprisingly juicy, round, full-bodied style.