2019 Ramey Chardonnay Hyde Vineyard
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Sweet, creamy nose and then notable citrus acidity on the palate. Real lift. Very different from the Russian River Valley 2019 Chardonnays. Positively racy – belies its alcohol level. Very well constructed. (JR)
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Jancis Robinson MW
Jeb Dunnuck
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The 2019 Chardonnay Hyde Vineyard offers inviting notes of ripe pear, toasted brioche, and flinty reduction. The palate is structured and fresh, with melon, stone fruits, and delicate baking spice. This is approachable now or over the next ten or more years.
The 2019 Chardonnay Hyde Vineyard is age-worthy and expressive—the aromatic intensity is turned up and flavors are notably pure and in focus. It unfolds scents of lemon oil, Greek yogurt, petrichor, flint and underlying wafts of cheese rind as it spends time in the glass. The palate is youthfully taut, displaying the saline and tanginess characteristic of youthful Hyde Vineyard Chardonnay—this will require plenty of time to unwind in bottle. Its concentrated citrus and stony character creates a shimmery impression that energizes the long finish and adds a touch of magic to this wine. 960 cases were made.
The 2019 Chardonnay (Fort Ross-Seaview) is delicious. It offers up a beguiling array of orchard and citrus fruit, along with crushed rocks, mint, lime and white pepper nuance that add brilliance. This appellation-level Chardonnay delivers, the goods, and then some.