Winemaker Dan Petroski sources this fruit from the eponymous Hyde Vineyard, one of California's most famous and historic Chardonnay sites. It was founded by Larry Hyde in Carneros in 1979; the Musque clone of Chardonnay that Dan uses in this wine was planted in 1992. Honeyed aromatics show a tremendous depth bolstered by such lively acidity and brilliant saline character with seaspray lifting honey-drizzled peaches. The palate shows as Old World; fresh nectarines, smoky grilled lemon slices and a glorious sea salt are cut by a filigreed minerality that carries elegantly into the finish.
95 points, Clive Pursehouse, Decanter (Jun 2024)
Fermented and aged in 100% large new-oak barrels, this is a tradition-breaking, linear wine from the famous Hyde Vineyard in Carneros. Using Musque clone vines, it brings a slightly floral, peachy, jicama-tasting wine that’s light-bodied, mineral laden and energized with acidity. Drink or hold.
94 points, Jim Gordon, James Suckling (May 2024)
Opens with a distinct note of sea salt minerality on a sleek and juicy frame, with an intense core of Meyer lemon and green apple, plus hints of pear, pomelo and fresh citrus zest. White tea, apple blossom and ginger details linger on the fresh finish. Drink now. 547 cases made.
93 points, MaryAnn Worobiec, Wine Spectator (Apr 2025)
Ambundant flavors of mixed citrus deepened by crushed and spiced almonds and a hint of toasted pecan. Impressive concentration greets the palate with generosity yet no heaviness followed by a lengthy, compelling finish.
93 points, Elaine Chukan Brown, Wine Enthusiast (Dec 2024)
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