2016 Hyde Vineyard Chardonnay

The 2016 Chardonnay Clare comes from the Hyde vineyard in Carneros, planted to Old Wente clone vines that are now over 20 years old. Ripe grapefruit, white peaches and lemon curd scents leap flamboyantly from the glass with wafts of orange blossoms, struck match, fresh ginger and coriander seed plus a touch of chalk dust. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is laden with citrus and stone fruit layers with loads of spicy sparks and a beautiful satiny texture, finishing very long and mineral laced.

The 2016 Chardonnay Hyde Vineyard is a very pretty wine. Gentle apricot, tangerine, spice, dried flowers and mint are all woven together. Although quite subtle, the 2016 has plenty of structure, it is just expressed in an understated manner. There is so much to admire in this pristine Chardonnay from Hyde De Villaine. Silky and polished, the 2016 will drink well upon release.

The 2016 Chardonnay Clare comes from the Hyde vineyard in Carneros, planted to Old Wente clone vines that are now over 20 years old. Ripe grapefruit, white peaches and lemon curd scents leap flamboyantly from the glass with wafts of orange blossoms, struck match, fresh ginger and coriander seed plus a touch of chalk dust. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is laden with citrus and stone fruit layers with loads of spicy sparks and a beautiful satiny texture, finishing very long and mineral laced. Dec 2018, www.robertparker.com