“Fresh and vivid acidity contrasts the exotic and beautiful fruit character, such as honeycomb and cooked apples. Lemon rind, too. Full-bodied, flavorful and delicious. Drink now.”

“The 2017 Chardonnay Hyde Vineyard (already bottled) comes from Hyde and Old Wente clones more than 30 years old, 100% barrel fermented and aged in 40% new French oak for 13 months. It gives up fragrant peach blossoms and honeysuckle scents with grapefruit, melon and pineapple at the core and a waft of chalk dust. The palate is medium to full-bodied, rich, satiny and seductive with a toasty undercurrent and long, chalky finish.”

“Coming from a great site in Carneros, the 2017 Chardonnay Hyde Vineyard has more richness and depth, with killer notes of lemon curd, flower oil, pineapple, and white peach. It’s a fruit-driven, textured, yet still lively, fresh, and beautifully balanced Chardonnay that does everything right. It should keep for at least 4-5 years.”