Patz & Hall began producing wines in 1988 in order to fulfill a life-long dream of making elegant Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Partners James Hall, Anne Moses, Donald and Heather Patz created their first vintage after years of experience working for other wineries in the Napa Valley. They were inspired by the classic Burgundian model of hands-on control for small vineyard sites and small lot, barrel by barrel winemaking.