Ramey Wine Cellars
Hyde Vineyard Chardonnay
Carneros, North Coast, California, USA
Following winemaking posts at Rudd, Dominus, Chalk Hill and Matanzas Creek, David Ramey and his wife, Carla began their own label in 1996, a Chardonnay from the Hyde vineyard. Hyde, in my opinion is their best Chardonnay. Aromas of ripe stone fruits with citrus notes and subtle oak. On the palate complex flavors of apple and peach flavors, crisp oak, well balanced lingering finish ending with slight mineral notes. Drinking well now, should improve over next few years.
Following winemaking posts at Rudd, Dominus, Chalk Hill and Matanzas Creek, David Ramey and his wife, Carla began their own label in 1996, a Chardonnay from the Hyde vineyard. Hyde, in my opinion is their best Chardonnay. Aromas of ripe stone fruits with citrus notes and subtle oak. On the palate complex flavors of apple and peach flavors, crisp oak, well balanced lingering finish ending with slight mineral notes. Drinking well now, should improve over next few years.
1 person found it helpfulMay 1st, 2018
We had this on 11/4-5/17. An excellent Chardonnay with tastes of tropical fruit, Meyer lemon, and a touch of vanilla and oak. Smooth finish with no bite.
We had this on 11/4-5/17. An excellent Chardonnay with tastes of tropical fruit, Meyer lemon, and a touch of vanilla and oak. Smooth finish with no bite.
1 person found it helpfulNov 6th, 2017
Lovely creamy chard, from berry bros & rudd hk
Lovely creamy chard, from berry bros & rudd hk
1 person found it helpfulNov 5th, 2017
Nice balanced acidity with orange peel citrus. More acid and minerality than other Ramey vintages. The fruit ripeness has been dialed down a bit to create a more hybrid chard with both new and old world refinement. Finish is a little muddy. It's not as complex as other Ramey chards I've had but that's not necessarily a bad thing.
Nice balanced acidity with orange peel citrus. More acid and minerality than other Ramey vintages. The fruit ripeness has been dialed down a bit to create a more hybrid chard with both new and old world refinement. Finish is a little muddy. It's not as complex as other Ramey chards I've had but that's not necessarily a bad thing.
1 person found it helpfulFeb 14th, 2017
Sharp and focused, this is going to be good for years to come!
Sharp and focused, this is going to be good for years to come!
1 person found it helpfulJan 14th, 2016
5/23 Nothing special. Ordinary. 85
5/23 Nothing special. Ordinary. 85
May 24th, 2023
What a beautiful Chardonnay. Well balanced. Smooth to the palate. Essence of apricots, vanilla and pineapple. This chard was paired with sweet lobster, shrimp, oysters and scallops.
What a beautiful Chardonnay. Well balanced. Smooth to the palate. Essence of apricots, vanilla and pineapple. This chard was paired with sweet lobster, shrimp, oysters and scallops.
Dec 31st, 2016
Martinelli fruit. Big bold Cali chard but with good acidity to balance
Martinelli fruit. Big bold Cali chard but with good acidity to balance
May 4th, 2016
Hyde + Good winemaking = Always a winner
Hyde + Good winemaking = Always a winner
May 2nd, 2016