Hyde De Villaine - Chardonnay Hyde Vineyard 2018

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Producer	Hyde De Villaine
Country	United States
Region	California
Subregion	Carneros
Varietal	Chardonnay
Vintage	2018
Sku	12109049
Size	750ml

 

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Proprietors: Mr. and Mrs. Aubert de Villaine; Mr. and Mrs. Laurence W. Hyde; Mr. and Mrs. Richard E. Hyde III
Appellation: Los Carneros, Napa Valley
Vineyard: Hyde Vineyard, at the eastern edge of Los Carneros District
Age of vines: 28 to 40 years
Clones: “Old Wente” and Calera selections
Exposure: South by southeast
Soil: Haire Loam Clay
Subterranean: Ancient terraces and alluvial fans
Acreage: 8.64 acres
Harvest dates: August 29 - September 18
Malolactic: Yes
Barrel aging: 15 months in French oak (20% new); 3 months in stainless before bottling
Bottled: May 3, 2021; unfined and unfiltered
Alcohol: 13.8%

Outer quote mark Opulent aromas of cooked apple, lemon rind, light praline and stone. Full-bodied with linear and lively acidity that runs through the wine. Energetic and bright with tightness and structure. Steely. Drinkable now, but better in 2023. Inner quote mark 

Outer quote mark The 2018 Chardonnay Hyde Vineyard is a classy, polished wine. Silky and creamy, with gorgeous texture, the Hyde shows all of the richness this site is known for yet retains terrific energy and verve as well. Bright floral and mineral accents perk up the pear, lemon confit and light tropical fruit.