Larry Hyde – Chardonnay
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USA - CA
Napa County
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The Facts
Origins USA - CA > Napa County > Napa Valley
Appellation Carneros - Napa
Varietal Chardonnay
Cepage 100% Chardonnay
Winemaking Our Chardonnay is hand-picked, whole cluster pressed, one hundred percent barrel fermented, one hundred percent native fermented & goes through one hundred percent malolactic fermentation. It is unfined, unfiltered & Wente clone only. The 2020 Chardonnay was harvested on August 28th, 2020. Aged 14 months in 25% New French Oak and 75% Neutral Oak. Bottled on November 29th, 2021.
Aging Drink now to 2034
Alcohol by Volume 14.0%
Annual Production 570 cases
Markets Texas
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The Character
Overall Vibrant & Complex
Aromas Fresh lemon, white fig, citrus blossom & green apple
Mouthfeel Hint of toasted oak with crisp acidity
Tasting Notes The 2020 vintage offers gorgeous aromas of green apples, fresh lemon, white fig, citrus blossom, and toasted hazelnuts. The palate is supported by rich layers of citrus notes, a sweet core of tropical fruit, vanilla, and a hint of toasted oak, followed by a crisp acidity.
Selling Point Vibrant Chardonnay, from long hailed grand cru-caliber site
Pairings Oysters, Caramelized Sea Scallops, Lobster, Herb Roasted Chicken, Caviar & Goat and Fig Flatbread
Awards 95pts Wine Spectator, 95pts Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Sustainability Green Practicing, Sustainable In Practice, Minimal Intervention / Augmentation, Natural Fermentation, No Sulfites Added
The Story
Chardonnay is one of the flagship wines of the Los Carneros AVA. It was the second wine that Hyde produced and was released for the first time in 2012. In July of 2023, Wine Spectator named Hyde Vineyards some of California's Best for Chardonnay fruit.
For this vintage, the season began as one of the coldest we have seen with 22 nights of below-freezing weather between February and May 2020, causing some damage to the new buds. Soils remained dry from drought and lack of rain. The majority of our spring rain came in mid-May, when the clusters were flowering, and caused some shatter, reducing the crop size. The remaining growing season was mild and the weather was ideal. With harvest on the horizon, we experienced multiple days of severe heat, with temperatures in Carneros reaching well over 100 degrees and causing major crop loss. Hyde Vineyards was not impacted by the fires and the crop was all harvested prior to their occurrence. This vintage was challenging from multiple angles, but the resulting wines show great concentration and are reminiscent of the 2015 and 2017 vintages.
For this vintage, the season began as one of the coldest we have seen with 22 nights of below-freezing weather between February and May 2020, causing some damage to the new buds. Soils remained dry from drought and lack of rain. The majority of our spring rain came in mid-May, when the clusters were flowering, and caused some shatter, reducing the crop size. The remaining growing season was mild and the weather was ideal. With harvest on the horizon, we experienced multiple days of severe heat, with temperatures in Carneros reaching well over 100 degrees and causing major crop loss. Hyde Vineyards was not impacted by the fires and the crop was all harvested prior to their occurrence. This vintage was challenging from multiple angles, but the resulting wines show great concentration and are reminiscent of the 2015 and 2017 vintages.
About Larry Hyde
Producer Story
Founded by Larry Hyde in 1979, Hyde Vineyards is located in the heart of Napa Valley's Carneros region. The vineyard has long been hailed as a grand cru caliber site, primarily known for its Pinot Noir and Chardonnay fruit, which has been used by some highly acclaimed wine producers in both Napa and Sonoma counties. After nearly 30 years of providing an extraordinary quality of grapes to clients exclusively, Larry debuted his own small-lot Pinot Noir wine project and officially opened the doors to his estate winery shortly after. Today, Hyde Vineyards continues to work with over 35 wine brands providing exceptional fruit while Hyde Vineyards Estate produces small-lot estate-grown wines.
Larry is a pioneer in a region that became California’s second AVA, Los Carneros, Napa Valley.
Producer Story
Founded by Larry Hyde in 1979, Hyde Vineyards is located in the heart of Napa Valley's Carneros region. The vineyard has long been hailed as a grand cru caliber site, primarily known for its Pinot Noir and Chardonnay fruit, which has been used by some highly acclaimed wine producers in both Napa and Sonoma counties. After nearly 30 years of providing an extraordinary quality of grapes to clients exclusively, Larry debuted his own small-lot Pinot Noir wine project and officially opened the doors to his estate winery shortly after. Today, Hyde Vineyards continues to work with over 35 wine brands providing exceptional fruit while Hyde Vineyards Estate produces small-lot estate-grown wines.
Larry is a pioneer in a region that became California’s second AVA, Los Carneros, Napa Valley.
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