Massican Chardonnay Hyde Vineyard 2025
(Napa Valley & Sonoma County, California)
Regular price $60.00 Sale price $49.97 Save $10.03
We are proud to source the Chardonnay for this wine from Hyde Vineyard, one of California's most famous and historic Chardonnay vineyards, founded by Larry Hyde in Carneros in 1979. Tucked away in the southern part of Napa Valley, the entire estate is a gorgeous expanse of rolling hills with southeast exposure and saline morning fog. The parcel of Musque clone of Chardonnay that makes up this bottling was planted in 1992. The wine is fermented and aged in French Oak, then bottled as this single-vineyard wine.
Nose: Green apple, jasmine, and pineapple
Palate: Lemon curd, nectarine, salty minerality
Alcohol: 12.8%
Ratings & Reviews:
94 Points - Decanter Magazine (2024 Vintage):
"The 2024 Hyde Chardonnay, sourced from Larry Hyde’s iconic Carneros vineyard, is whole-cluster pressed and barrel-fermented with indigenous and commercial yeasts, then aged five months in a combination of stainless steel and oak. Light to medium-bodied, it opens with aromas of yellow apple, pear and white peach, lifted by fragrant white flowers and subtle tarragon. A saline minerality runs through the palate, balanced by racy acidity and a delicate touch of acacia honey that lingers on the lengthy, mouth-watering finish."
95 Points - James Suckling (2024 Vintage):
"Probably the raciest, most vibrant version of Hyde chardonnay made by any winemaker. Vivid stone fruit and baked apple aromas, then a brilliant texture saturated with green apple, creme brulee and lemon zest flavors. Well balanced, fresh and linear in style. Medium-bodied."
93 Points - Wine Spectator (2024 Vintage):
"The intense, sleek, mouthwatering mix of yuzu, pineapple, lemon curd and fresh ginger flavors is refreshing and distinctive, with notes of crunchy sea salt, fresh lime and jasmine, all on a sleek and crisp frame."