Massican Chardonnay Hyde Vineyard 2023
(Napa Valley & Sonoma County, California) - [DM 95] [JS 94] [WE 93] [WA 92]
Regular price $60.00 Sale price $49.97 Save $10.03
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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.
Tasting Notes:
Nose: Citrus zest, honey, and spice
Palate: Crunchy green apple, lemon cream, and sea salt
Alcohol: 12.8%
Ratings & Reviews:
95 Points - Decanter Magazine:
Winemaker Dan Petroski sources this fruit from the eponymous Hyde Vineyard, one of California's most famous and historic Chardonnay sites. It was founded by Larry Hyde in Carneros in 1979; the Musque clone of Chardonnay that Dan uses in this wine was planted in 1992. Honeyed aromatics show a tremendous depth bolstered by such lively acidity and brilliant saline character with seaspray lifting honey-drizzled peaches. The palate shows as Old World; fresh nectarines, smoky grilled lemon slices and a glorious sea salt are cut by a filigreed minerality that carries elegantly into the finish." (June 2024)
94 Points - James Suckling:
"Fermented and aged in 100% large new oak barrels, this is a tradition-breaking, linear wine from the famous Hyde Vineyard in Carneros. Using Musque clone vines, it produces a slightly floral, peachy, jicama-tasting wine that’s light-bodied, mineral-laden, and energized with acidity."
93 Points - Wine Enthusiast:
"Abundant flavors of mixed citrus deepened by crushed and spiced almonds and a hint of toasted pecan. Impressive concentration greets the palate with generosity yet no heaviness followed by a lengthy, compelling finish." - ECB (Dec 2024)
92 Points - Wine Advocate:
"The 2023 Chardonnay Hyde was matured for six months in 100% new French oak. It opens with youthful touches of crème caramel over a core of yellow apples, jasmine and saline. The palate balances bright, linear acidity with a rounded, mouth-coating texture. It offers concentrated, mineral-driven flavors and has a long, salty finish. It deserves 2-3+ years in the cellar. 547 cases produced." - Erin Brooks (Oct 2024)