Hyde De Villaine
Ysabel Sonoma Mountain Pinot Noir
Sonoma Mountain, Sonoma County, California, USA
14’ HDV YSABEL Pinot Noir.
Van der Kemp Vineyard(30 acres) sit high on top of Sonoma Mt.
Hi streak of acidity at first. Tart & tangy…Dried raspberries, ripe cherries, black tea, forest pine, asian spices emerge from this plush finish. Needs a 3-4 hour decanting.
Edit- This will remain memorable long after the bottle is gone.
14’ HDV YSABEL Pinot Noir.
Van der Kemp Vineyard(30 acres) sit high on top of Sonoma Mt.
Hi streak of acidity at first. Tart & tangy…Dried raspberries, ripe cherries, black tea, forest pine, asian spices emerge from this plush finish. Needs a 3-4 hour decanting.
Edit- This will remain memorable long after the bottle is gone.
13’ HDV Ysabel Pinot Noir. Decanting is still needed (45/60 minutes) A dense ruby/purple color as well as a big sweet nose of blackcurrants, black cherries, forest floor. Rocking complexity to the core. No need to hold on to these wines. Perfect spot after a short decant. Love this PN.
13’ HDV Ysabel Pinot Noir. Decanting is still needed (45/60 minutes) A dense ruby/purple color as well as a big sweet nose of blackcurrants, black cherries, forest floor. Rocking complexity to the core. No need to hold on to these wines. Perfect spot after a short decant. Love this PN.
Jan 5th, 2020
Rockstar Pinot. One of my absolute favorites from Napa
Rockstar Pinot. One of my absolute favorites from Napa
Nov 3rd, 2018HDV Ysabel Pinot Noir. (Shut down tonight) This is still rather tight. I would cellar this for a few years. If you open a bottle, decant for a bit. I have a problem… enjoy my Pinots/Chardonnays as a pop & pour🤫Dark plum, cinnamon, bursting in tea. Acid & fruit are still towards the front of the palate. No where near a pop & pour. Thinking it’s going to be sensational ...as it was a few years ago.
HDV Ysabel Pinot Noir. (Shut down tonight) This is still rather tight. I would cellar this for a few years. If you open a bottle, decant for a bit. I have a problem… enjoy my Pinots/Chardonnays as a pop & pour🤫Dark plum, cinnamon, bursting in tea. Acid & fruit are still towards the front of the palate. No where near a pop & pour. Thinking it’s going to be sensational ...as it was a few years ago.
Sep 9th, 2018
Big red fruit on the nose. Definitely Sonoma nose. Pairing this wine stone fish turns this into an elegant earthy terroir driven beauty! Mushrooms and earthy
Big red fruit on the nose. Definitely Sonoma nose. Pairing this wine stone fish turns this into an elegant earthy terroir driven beauty! Mushrooms and earthy
Apr 14th, 2018This was actually chosen as the wine of the night by a few at our table. However, I must humbly disagree. I think the Alexana Had more going on with a very boisterous flavor profile. However, I would not kick this out of bed for eating crackers! LOL
This was actually chosen as the wine of the night by a few at our table. However, I must humbly disagree. I think the Alexana Had more going on with a very boisterous flavor profile. However, I would not kick this out of bed for eating crackers! LOL
Mar 12th, 2018
Really looking forward to seeing the progression of HdV’s pinot noirs and chardonnays. Specifically this, their Sonoma Mountain Pinot Ysabel. Mountain fruit gets all this juice concentration with a presence of minerals that’s seen in this wine. I’m impressed by the winemaker’s ability to showcase all of this tension and strength, but maintain the integrity of how delicate a pinot is meant to be.
Really looking forward to seeing the progression of HdV’s pinot noirs and chardonnays. Specifically this, their Sonoma Mountain Pinot Ysabel. Mountain fruit gets all this juice concentration with a presence of minerals that’s seen in this wine. I’m impressed by the winemaker’s ability to showcase all of this tension and strength, but maintain the integrity of how delicate a pinot is meant to be.
Mar 6th, 2018Phenomenal example of a Burgundian style Pinot from Napa. Love it!
Phenomenal example of a Burgundian style Pinot from Napa. Love it!
Dec 22nd, 2017Drinking this was a very, very bright idea! The 2013 Ysabel Rocks!!!!! “She was a fast machine, she kept her motor clean. She was the best damn Woman I had ever seen! (Next to Christine of course!) 😎👏👏😍😍👏👏😎. “She told me to sip but I was already there!” This really does shake me all night long when I uncork a beauty. I love the nose as much As I do the Palate. I savor the nose as much as the palate. it’s a long and slow courtship throughout the night. On top of that., this baby’s got back!! It’s got it going on!! I like em thick and juicy and if you do then find this juicy bottle. This baby’s got it going on! 😎👏👏😎.
Drinking this was a very, very bright idea! The 2013 Ysabel Rocks!!!!! “She was a fast machine, she kept her motor clean. She was the best damn Woman I had ever seen! (Next to Christine of course!) 😎👏👏😍😍👏👏😎. “She told me to sip but I was already there!” This really does shake me all night long when I uncork a beauty. I love the nose as much As I do the Palate. I savor the nose as much as the palate. it’s a long and slow courtship throughout the night. On top of that., this baby’s got back!! It’s got it going on!! I like em thick and juicy and if you do then find this juicy bottle. This baby’s got it going on! 😎👏👏😎.
Nov 15th, 2017