2009 Chardonnay, Hyde Vineyard, Napa-Carneros

Publications

Robert M. Parker Jr.'s The Wine Advocate

Author

Antonio Galloni

Date

February 28, 2012

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92

Review

The 2009 Chardonnay Hyde Vineyard is another of the wines that emphasizes textural depth and body. This is a relatively plush, rich Chardonnay endowed with considerable volume in its apricot and tangerine fruit. The aromas and flavors move towards the more tropical end of the spectrum, but without fully reaching that level of exoticness. Readers who appreciate a more full-bodied style of Chardonnay will love the Hyde. I especially like the way the wine turns delicate with time in the glass. Drink: 2012-2019.

Wine

2009 Chardonnay, Hyde Vineyard, Napa-Carneros