Carneros Springs

Patz & Hall

Hyde Vineyard Chardonnay 2017

The Hyde Vineyard is like a Cathedral for Chardonnay. Merely tasting Chardonnay from this site, sought after by California wine making royalty becomes and extraordinary experience. Hobbs and Ramey have taken California Chardonnay to new highs with fruit derived from this soil. This example is no exception, with a good seven years of aging, the wine has developed deep nuances like nutty and brioche notes which soften as the wine breaths. Finish is long and refreshing with abundant citrus. Cheers. — 24 days ago

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Patz & Hall

Hyde Vineyard Pinot Noir 2013

It’s a shame they don’t make wines like this any more — a month ago

Lesley Hackett
with Lesley

Domaine Carneros (Taittinger)

Le Rêve Brut Sparkling Wine 2016

Pear, ginger, crisp acidity. — 23 days ago

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Domaine Carneros (Taittinger)

Cuvée de la Pompadour Brut Pinot Noir Chardonnay Rosé Blend

rich and delicious, with yeasty flavors of raspberries, strawberries, vanilla, toast and honey — 12 days ago

Ridge Vineyards

Lytton Springs Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel Blend

Really tasty mostly zin blend. A little bit high acid and tight right when opened but was great after about 30 min — a month ago

ZD Wines

Carneros Pinot Noir 2012

Fruity: cherries and raspberries. — 11 days ago

Rombauer Vineyards

Carneros Chardonnay 2013

Flavorful and fruit forward, pair, honey, and a little hint of lemon — 23 days ago

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Aubert

Larry Hyde & Sons Chardonnay 2018

Ron R
9.1

Nice, but I detect this this is on it’s downward swing. Roasted pineapple combines with lychees. soft acidity and baking spices complete a nice presentation. probably better 2 years prior. — a month ago

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LM Segal

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Wow, not what I expected for ‘18…
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@John Van Trijp, yes, I was a little surprised, too. Having said that, I’ve had very few underperforming bottles from Aubert.
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@LM Segal, in general, U.S. whites or reds rarely posses the longevity of their Burgundy counterparts. I have a number of old Cali whites which I will road-test for S and G’s.