Patz & Hall

Hyde Vineyard Chardonnay 2017

9.2

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. — 19 days ago

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Patz & Hall

Hyde Vineyard Pinot Noir 2013

Harry Hackett

9.5

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

with Lesley

Shafer Vineyards

Red Shoulder Ranch Chardonnay 2021

Neil Valenzuela

9.0

Medium gold color. Aromas of lemon, peach and vanilla/oak. Not too oaky on this one- very good balance, citrus and stone fruit on the palate. — a month ago

Tom, Ron and 9 others liked this

Domaine Carneros (Taittinger)

Cuvée de la Pompadour Brut Pinot Noir Chardonnay Rosé Blend

Mackenzie Svee

9.2

rich and delicious, with yeasty flavors of raspberries, strawberries, vanilla, toast and honey — 7 days ago

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

with Anne-marie

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LM Segal

Wow, not what I expected for ‘18…

Ron R

@John Van Trijp, yes, I was a little surprised, too. Having said that, I’ve had very few underperforming bottles from Aubert.

Ron R

@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.