Hyde De Villaine
Hyde Vineyard Chardonnay
Carneros, North Coast, California, USA
The 2020 Pinot Noir Ygnacia Hyde Vineyard is an attractive wine. The 2020 has a slightly gamy quality and the fruit is a touch muted, but all things considered, this is a very good wine for the year. Bright red/purplish fruit, spice and lavender open with a bit of coaxing. In 2020, the Ygnacia is not quite as effusive aromatically as it can be. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, February 2023)
The 2020 Pinot Noir Ygnacia Hyde Vineyard is an attractive wine. The 2020 has a slightly gamy quality and the fruit is a touch muted, but all things considered, this is a very good wine for the year. Bright red/purplish fruit, spice and lavender open with a bit of coaxing. In 2020, the Ygnacia is not quite as effusive aromatically as it can be. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, February 2023)
Feb 17th, 2023
Pale lemon with aromas of stone and citrus fruits, white blossom and bright mineral scents. On the palate, it strikes a balance between richness and elegance, with a lush texture and abundant flavors of apple, pear and lemon/lime citrus, silky, long finish ending with fruit, floral and mineral character. Very nice will age well.
Pale lemon with aromas of stone and citrus fruits, white blossom and bright mineral scents. On the palate, it strikes a balance between richness and elegance, with a lush texture and abundant flavors of apple, pear and lemon/lime citrus, silky, long finish ending with fruit, floral and mineral character. Very nice will age well.
Sep 4th, 2022Medium lemon color with aromas of stone and citrus fruits, white blossom and bright mineral scents. On the palate, it strikes a beautiful balance between richness and elegance, with a lush texture and abundant flavors of apple, pear and citrus notes, silky, long finish ending with fruit, floral, spice and mineral character. Very nice will age nicely.
Medium lemon color with aromas of stone and citrus fruits, white blossom and bright mineral scents. On the palate, it strikes a beautiful balance between richness and elegance, with a lush texture and abundant flavors of apple, pear and citrus notes, silky, long finish ending with fruit, floral, spice and mineral character. Very nice will age nicely.
Aug 27th, 2022Pale lemon with aromas of stone and citrus fruits, white blossom and bright mineral scents. On the palate, it strikes a beautiful balance between richness and elegance, with a lush texture and abundant flavors of apple, pear and citrus notes, silky, long finish ending with fruit, floral and mineral character. Very nice will age nicely.
Pale lemon with aromas of stone and citrus fruits, white blossom and bright mineral scents. On the palate, it strikes a beautiful balance between richness and elegance, with a lush texture and abundant flavors of apple, pear and citrus notes, silky, long finish ending with fruit, floral and mineral character. Very nice will age nicely.
Aug 21st, 2022
Found myself underwhelmed by this. Clearly a well made wine with beautifully integrated oak. The fruit, while ripe, showed nice elegance and restraint but the acidity seemed somewhat lacking, leading to a short and simple finish. Just didn’t wow me in the way other tasters have described, especially for the price. Will try again in due time, maybe an off day for my palate or the wine.
Found myself underwhelmed by this. Clearly a well made wine with beautifully integrated oak. The fruit, while ripe, showed nice elegance and restraint but the acidity seemed somewhat lacking, leading to a short and simple finish. Just didn’t wow me in the way other tasters have described, especially for the price. Will try again in due time, maybe an off day for my palate or the wine.
Legit. Old world. Texture and depth, yet lean. Pomegranate. Grapefruit.
Legit. Old world. Texture and depth, yet lean. Pomegranate. Grapefruit.
Aug 23rd, 2018Love my Chardonnay! This was so good, flowers and citrus, Napa style! Deep and rich. Outstanding.
Love my Chardonnay! This was so good, flowers and citrus, Napa style! Deep and rich. Outstanding.
Jul 30th, 2018
This winter heat (80 degrees today in Cali) demanded a proper Chardonnay!
This winter heat (80 degrees today in Cali) demanded a proper Chardonnay!
Nov 26th, 2017