Description
Hyde De Villaine Chardonnay 2017
Varietal: Chardonnay
Hyde de Villaine wines are produced exclusively from Hyde Vineyard. Originally purchased by the Hyde family over 33 years ago, Hyde Vineyard is the source of some of the finest single-vineyard wines in the country (Auteur, Patz & Hall, Paul Hobbs, Ramey, DuMol, Schramsberg, Robert Mondavi). Larry Hyde has gained national recognition for his viticultural talents as Hyde de Villaine was poured multiple times at various White House dinners.
High-toned aromas of mandarin blossom and lemongrass frame a core of zested meyer lemon and Freestone peach. This wine shows focus and precision, yet surprisingly balanced opulence. Crushed seashell minerality flirts across the palate and accentuates the fresh-picked pear and Braeburn apple flavors. Finishing with warming clove and a hint of gunpowder and flint, this wine impresses from start to finish. Its balanced structure promises enjoyment in its youth but also decades of ageability.
