Hyde De Villaine
Hyde Vineyard Chardonnay
Carneros, North Coast, California, USA
Owner Maison du Prix Wines, Cofounder Coup de Foudre, Former Executive Director of Wine Wynn Resorts
Aromas of stone fruits & honeysuckle. Full bodied luscious Chardonnay with nice minerality. Lovely wine
Aromas of stone fruits & honeysuckle. Full bodied luscious Chardonnay with nice minerality. Lovely wine
Apr 24th, 2015
Caramel and butter apples honey on the nose. Initially smooth, then a tang of tart as the air and alcohol mix on the pallet. It finishes with some buttery warmth that isn't overwhelming.
Caramel and butter apples honey on the nose. Initially smooth, then a tang of tart as the air and alcohol mix on the pallet. It finishes with some buttery warmth that isn't overwhelming.
Nov 27th, 2016
I really came to like this one. The pedigree of the vineyard is unassailable & while this opened on the first day with a jumbled mix of bracing acid backed with some opulent creaminess which eventually came together and showed a lemon curd richness tamed by acidic tension. Fantastic stuff.
I really came to like this one. The pedigree of the vineyard is unassailable & while this opened on the first day with a jumbled mix of bracing acid backed with some opulent creaminess which eventually came together and showed a lemon curd richness tamed by acidic tension. Fantastic stuff.
Jun 15th, 2016
Another bottle to showcase why Stephane Vivier is one of my favorite winemakers and the Hyde Vineyard is one of my favorite vineyards in the Napa Valley. The 2008 is at once rich and supple and alive with vibrant acidity.
Another bottle to showcase why Stephane Vivier is one of my favorite winemakers and the Hyde Vineyard is one of my favorite vineyards in the Napa Valley. The 2008 is at once rich and supple and alive with vibrant acidity.
Apr 7th, 2016
One of my favorites from the Guild's event @Ram's Gate Winery It showed so well with the age and still a baby! @guildsomm
One of my favorites from the Guild's event @Ram's Gate Winery It showed so well with the age and still a baby! @guildsomm
Jan 14th, 2016
I don't normally like Chardonnay but this was really nice.
I don't normally like Chardonnay but this was really nice.
Mar 26th, 2014
Definitely Cali, but absolutely delicious. My lovely wife would have nudged the bar even further to the right.
Definitely Cali, but absolutely delicious. My lovely wife would have nudged the bar even further to the right.
Jan 23rd, 2014One of my current guilty pleasures! The wine has such texture and grace. Delicious!
One of my current guilty pleasures! The wine has such texture and grace. Delicious!
Jan 3rd, 2013