Hyde Vineyard Pinot Noir

Out of mag. Big, dark fruit. Aging well but needs another 5yr.

Surprise how disappointed I was with this wine.

Medium Ruby color with aromas of red fruits, cedar and floral spice. On the palate flavors of fresh cherry and raspberry with floral and cinnamon spice notes. Full-bodied, fine tannins, long elegant finish ending with fruit, spice, wafts of oak and a subtle earthy character. Nice!

Nice but not the expression of Hyde Pinot that I have come to love. Medium finish, light mouth feel,

Pop and pour, my previous notes still apply.

From half bottle; dried cranberry, orange peel, spice, caramel. May be past it’s prime.

Consistent time after time. I believe at this point the Hyde vineyard was transitioned to the Calera Clone. In a great place right now yet has another 10 years ahead of it, easy. While the fruit is there if your looking for a fruit bomb keep shopping.

@David L, @James Hall and I had this at the WS Event in NYC and thought it was drinking incredibly well then. Those same remarks hold true now. Stunner of a wine that should not be overlooked.

Had this stuffed away for some bottle age, none needed. Pop and Pour. Richly concentrated showing aromas of violets, blackberry and purple plum. Roses, carnation and a dash of spice make a suave play on the palate. Soft tannins, bright acidity with a hint of cocoa truffle show on the finish. Stellar! Thanks @David L for the inspiration.

15’ Patz & Hall Shocking how good this was.