Massican

Hyde Vineyards Chardonnay

9.15 ratings
9.12 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
Al Shikoh

pale translucent yellow, watery rim; lemon, green apple, wet stone; lemon, tart apple, minerality, good length; medium body, very good acidity, 13% ABV; made from 100% Chardonnay sourced from cool site Hyde Vineyard in Carneros, picked at 21.5 Brix, fermented in barrel, 85% new French oak, malolactic fermentation blocked; a bright and mineral driven expression of Napa Valley Chardonnay made for the table by winemaker Dan Petroski; $45

pale translucent yellow, watery rim; lemon, green apple, wet stone; lemon, tart apple, minerality, good length; medium body, very good acidity, 13% ABV; made from 100% Chardonnay sourced from cool site Hyde Vineyard in Carneros, picked at 21.5 Brix, fermented in barrel, 85% new French oak, malolactic fermentation blocked; a bright and mineral driven expression of Napa Valley Chardonnay made for the table by winemaker Dan Petroski; $45

Aug 6th, 2020
Matt

Combines focused acid, well integrated oak, and abundance of crisp yellow fruit into a harmonious wine. Not obviously from CA and to me that is it’s most charming aspect.

Combines focused acid, well integrated oak, and abundance of crisp yellow fruit into a harmonious wine. Not obviously from CA and to me that is it’s most charming aspect.

Dec 4th, 2017
Joe Lucca

Classic Hyde vineyard fruit; the best descriptors are elegant and graceful. So many complex flavors reveal themselves; Tangerine rind, orange blossom, wet stones, ocean water, grapefruit pith, sour peach gummy candy, citrus oil, hints of petrol, slate, Meyer lemon. This is bright and zippy - palate cleansing acidity perfect for oysters, shellfish, and cheese. Love @Dan Petroski ‘s touch with this.

Classic Hyde vineyard fruit; the best descriptors are elegant and graceful. So many complex flavors reveal themselves; Tangerine rind, orange blossom, wet stones, ocean water, grapefruit pith, sour peach gummy candy, citrus oil, hints of petrol, slate, Meyer lemon. This is bright and zippy - palate cleansing acidity perfect for oysters, shellfish, and cheese. Love @Dan Petroski ‘s touch with this.

Apr 7th, 2018
Peter Rando

Opened this one a bit too early(thought I grabbed a (2014). A bit of acid right now, almost Chablis like. Incredible minerality and fruit. Sleek, expressive and wonderful. I’ll be a bit more careful with the rest.

Opened this one a bit too early(thought I grabbed a (2014). A bit of acid right now, almost Chablis like. Incredible minerality and fruit. Sleek, expressive and wonderful. I’ll be a bit more careful with the rest.

Nov 24th, 2017
Michael Sinowitz

Michael had this 5 years ago

Michael had this 5 years ago

Oct 16th, 2019
Jason Heller

Master Sommelier

Jason had this 8 years ago

Jason had this 8 years ago

Apr 29th, 2017
James Zimmer

James had this 6 years ago

James had this 6 years ago

Mar 18th, 2019