Massican
Hyde Vineyards Chardonnay
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, 2020Combines 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, 2017Classic 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, 2018Opened 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