2023 HdV ‘Hyde Vineyard’ Chardonnay Carneros

JS99 This wine is truly excellent, showing a mineral-edged nose with pure energy and tension. Aromas of struck match, citrus blossoms, crushed stones and salted nuts. The palate is taut, with no hard edges and driving acidity that keeps you salivating for minutes. Closing in on perfection. Drink or hold

VIN96 The 2023 Chardonnay Hyde Vineyard is airy, gracious and understated. It’s a wine of restraint, even for this house. Seamless and elegant in the glass, the Hyde is exquisitely finessed. Today, the 2023 is rather quiet, but time in bottle should help this really blossom. Aeration brings out the wine’s mid-palate oiliness and texture. The Hyde was aged 70% in barrel, 20% in foudre and 10% in concrete. The precision here is unreal.

Estate Notes: Vibrant pale-straw color. Chiseled acidity focuses the palate with flavors of lemon ice ranging to dried mango and hazelnut. The texture is an intriguing paradox of precision and charm, reflecting the characters of the 2023 vintage.