- BrandHyde de Villaine
- CountryUSA
- RegionNapa Valley
- TypeWhite Wine
- Size750ml
- SKU 210000040880
HdV Hyde Vineyard Chardonnay Napa Valley 2012
The nose is ripe and exotic with aromas of honeydew melon, dried pineapple and citrus, and with aeration it is noticeably finer, more complex and toasty with notes of buttered toast and a touch of honey. Supple and full-bodied on the palate, but equally supported by a superbly ripe acidity. It is in a beautiful maturation phase, but can still develop for a few more years.
Known for elegant wines that combine power and finesse, Carneros is set in the rolling hills that straddle the southernmost parts of both Sonoma and Napa counties. The cooling winds from the abutting San Pablo Bay, combined with lots of midday California sunshine, create an ideal environment for producing wines with a perfect balance of crisp acidity and well-ripened fruit.
This cooler pocket of California lends itself to growing Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Syrah. Carneros is an important source of sparkling wines made in the style of Champagne as well.