Patricia Howe Wines

Truly HandMade Wines
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Winemaking
After working for nearly 20 years at both Domaine Chandon and Mumm Napa Valley, including production time at Moet Chandon in France and Domaine Chandon in Australia),  I have a strong bias towards traditionally made sparkling wines. 
 
But I also have a great appreciation for any of the pinot variants (blanc, gris, meunier, noir, and even chardonnay).  And I like the unusual and unique varieties and styles that one comes across from time to time. 
 
My winery, 16019, is one of--if not the--smallest freestanding bonded wineries in the United States, with a mere 104 square feet.  My case production is therefore quite limited, and every wine is truly handmade.  Not a "garagiste"...a "shediste"!
 
Wine Chemical
and Sensory Analysis
 
 
My laboratory is designed for analysis of my own wines.
 
I'm an enologist (see my resume) and I believe that understanding the chemistry and microbiology of the process is critical to making high quality wines.
 
I am also a sensory scientist, and I appreciate the complexity of the psychology, physiology, and biology  of all of the human sensory systems.
 
I write articles on these and other technical enological and wine production topics.