This comes from the older blocks of the Hyde vineyard, from vines of between 23 and 33 years of age. The grapes were whole-cluster pressed and the resulting juice settled, racked and then fermented inThis comes from the older blocks of the Hyde vineyard, from vines of between 23 and 33 years of age.
The first vintage was 2000. The grapes were whole-cluster pressed and the resulting juice settled,
racked and then fermented in stainless steel vats using natural yeasts, before being matured in 20%
new French oak barrels for 12 months. The wine then rested for three months in stainless steel vats,
followed by 14 months of bottle maturation – all-important for the balance of the finished wine.
Bottling took place on 25th November. The equivalent of 2,290 cases of 12 bottles was produced in
2014. stainless steel vats using natural yeasts, before being matured in 20%
new French oak barrels for 12 months. The wine then rested for three months in stainless steel vats,
followed by 14 months of bottle maturation.
"Assertively weighted on the nose, with a lovely white flower perfume dancing above the firm stonefruit. Beautifully folded, harmonious acidity - deft oaking and a poised, long finish."
Chardonnay
ABV 14.0%
Drink now 2019 - 2022
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Hyde de Villaine
Hyde de Villaine is one of California’s most prized vineyards, drawn across the Napa and Sonoma Valleys.
The sunshine state of California is home to some of the world’s highest quality wines, often from small, family-owned wineries in vineyard areas cooled by Pacific breezes
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