Hyde Vineyard Chardonnay

Tired. Oxidized. Kinda interesting but it’s shot.

A nice crisp, fruit forward style Chardonnay.

Shared with a young sommelier who loved its texture

2012 vintage. Meursault like to me. Lush fruit but salinity acidity and minerality keep it all together. Excellent

2010

2011 ready to drink now. Spice, toasted oak, maple vanilla. If you like Carneros wines, this should fit the bill. Great with chicken, holds up well with other foods too... perhaps not the best pre-meal sipper.

Nose of minerals / wet stones with citrus and mineral somewhat austere body with clean finish

It's a matter of taste ... a bit medicinal on the nose immediately which disappeared but not entirely. Big traditional CA Chardonnay which is too oaky/buttery for my taste. Nicely made wine with consistent length , but ...

More caramel and butter. Nice

Liquid nectar.