2023 Amici Hyde Vineyard Chardonnay

98points

Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW

“Delicious!”

Vineyard Notes

Located on the Napa side of the Carneros AVA, Hyde Vineyard is truly one of California’s grand cru Chardonnay vineyards and a site that parallels the quality and prestige of our single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon portfolio. Carneros has always been considered prime land for Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, and the 200-acre Hyde Vineyard includes one of the oldest blocks of Chardonnay grapes. The shallower soil and cooler climates of Carneros result in smaller vines and grapes that turn into bright, ethereal wines.

Winemaking Notes

The Amici Hyde Vineyard Chardonnay continues to showcase the elegance of Carneros with the classic Wente clone expression. The nose opens with vibrant lime zest, delicate chalk, and a hint of honey, offering a bright and inviting aromatic profile. On the palate, racing acidity balances a creamy mouthfeel, complemented by notes of cinnamon stick and the richness of crème brûlée, leading to a long, mouthwatering finish.

Vintage
2023
Varietal
Chardonnay
Vineyard
Hyde Vineyard
Appellation
Carneros
Blend
100% Chardonnay
Alcohol
14.4%
Fermentation & Aging
100% Barrel Fermentation; Native Ferment; Full Malolactic; aged 14 months in 40% new French Oak

A Single Vineyard Wine

Hyde Vineyard

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Reviews

98points

Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, The Wine Palate

The 2023 Hyde Vineyard Chardonnay bursts with bright, bold notes of lemon curd, lime blossoms, and struck flint, plus hints of candied ginger and marzipan. The medium to full-bodied palate features rich, impactful fruit contrasted by phenomenal tension, finishing long and chalky. Delicious!

96points

James Suckling

A full-bodied, layered and creamy wine from a noted vineyard. Dense in lemon creme, toasted almonds, brown butter and Bosc pears. It’s long in the finish, full of flavor, oak nuances and hints of honey and custard. From a beautifully balanced year. Drink now or hold.

92points

Vinous

“The 2023 Chardonnay Hyde Vineyard offers a striking mix of fruit density and freshness, with a light veil of reduction that adds character. Brisk acids cut through a core of citrus fruit, marzipan, white flowers, chalk, mint and white pepper. This is an especially sculpted version of Hyde.”

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