This week I will be chatting with Donald Hall, one of the Founders of Patz & Hall about this great producer of Chardonnay and Pinot.
Established in 1988, Patz & Hall embodies the shared vision and collective expertise of four talented friends – Donald Patz, James Hall, Anne Moses and Heather Patz. Together, this dedicated team of individuals has turned a desire to craft benchmark, single-vineyard Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs into one of California’s most celebrated artisan wineries.
Find any of these wines and let the party begin, great quality and splendid examples of some of the finest vineyards in California. More info at www.patzhall.com
Later in the program I’ll be telling you all about the increased awarness of Riesling in general, the latest award winners and the Riesling Taste Profile a new label guide that will help consumers select a wine with the desired level of sweetness…finally! Learn more: www.drinkriesling.com
The Good Life Guy wine of the week: 2008 Pacific Rim Sweet Riesling
A great wine from Washington State that has the Taste Profile on the back!
The Washington grapes chosen for the Sweet Riesling are picked riper than the grapes for the dry Riesling. A small amount of yeast is used to encourage the fermentation to stick — or keep it from becoming completely dry. It’s fermented at low temperatures in stainless steel tanks. Like the Dry Riesling, this is another no oak, no malolactic wine. To stop the fermentation the centrifuge is used, which separates the yeast and the wine… this concludes the fermentation. A good amount of carbon dioxide is left in the wine to create a lively feeling to the wine — although it’s not spritzy.
The resulting wine is moderately sweet and refreshingly low in alcohol — less than 9% — with flavors of pineapple and peach. The Sweet Riesling brings perfect balance to all fiery fare — especially Thai, Szechwan and Caribbean cuisine… or simply enjoy as an aperitif.
Get some at Jacob Liquor Exchange! Rock and 29 St N. or West 21st and Tyler