2019 Pinot Noir Hyde Vineyard
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The 2019 Pinot Noir Hyde Vineyard is delicate and lovely. Medium ruby, it has bright scents of cranberries, orange peel, earth and tea leaves, with a palate that's silky, detailed, pure and juicy, with a long, layered finish. There's a touch of lingering smokiness that indicates this Hyde will require another few years in bottle to show everything it's got. 241 cases were made.
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Erin Brooks, Wine Advocate
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The 2019 Pinot Noir Hyde Vineyard is a powerful, deep wine loaded with character. Dark cherry, spice, cedar, new leather and menthol build as this gorgeous, layered Pinot opens in the glass. This is the first vintage that emerges from a single block that Hobbs planted with Calera Clone. The Hyde Pinot can be a bit rustic, but not in 2019. What a gorgeous wine.
About the producer
Paul Hobbs is one of California wine’s biggest names. Twice named Wine Personality of the Year by Robert Parker, he joined Robert Mondavi in 1977, worked at Opus One and Simi before setting up his eponymous winery in 1991.