Hyde de Villaine Hyde Vineyard Chardonnay is an exquisite Californian wine crafted from grapes grown in the illustrious Hyde Vineyard. This jewel-toned golden nectar bursts with sensual notes of ripe apples, peaches, and nectarines, entwined with vanilla and oak hints. The wine's rich essence and full-bodied character is complemently by an elegant minerality, resulting in a beautifully balanced drink. Its astoundingly complex profile unfurls in layers, leaving a lengthy, captivating aftertaste. The Hyde Vineyard Chardonnay is a true testament to the brilliance of Hyde de Villaine winemaking prowess. This wine is indeed a delightful indulgence for discerning palates.

Tasting Notes

Wonderful, juicy white with cooked pineapple, praline and biscuit. Some apricots. Full-bodied, tangy and edgy with lots of energetic fruit. Focused and lively. Minerality is the word

About the Winery

Situated in the splendid Napa Valley, Hyde de Villaine (HdV) winery is a scintillating fusion of French sophistication with Californian magnificence. The winery, a product of a partnership between two virtuosos of the world's wine, the de Villaine family of Burgundy and the Hyde family of Carneros, has created an extraordinary portfolio of vintages that integrates the timeless elegance of old-world winemaking with the innovation and dynamism of the new.

Named after its founders, Aubert de Villaine, the co-owner of the illustrious Domaine de la Romanée Conti and Larry Hyde; one of the Napa Valley’s most revered viticulturists, Hyde de Villaine encapsulates the utmost quality with impeccable attention to detail in every bottle. The vineyard offers a variety of fine wines, with a predilection for Chardonnay and Pinot Noir as well as the occasional rich Syrah or vibrant Merlot.

The winery’s single-vineyard philosophy, reflected in their precise and selective vineyard management and minimalist winemaking approach. Helps to produce wines that truly illustrate the unique terroir of their vineyards. Each wine at HdV is a resonant expression of both the European and Californian wine traditions, bound together by the relentless pursuance of quality and the Hyde and de Villaine family’s shared history of winemaking.

Situated at the southern end of Napa Valley, the winery’s backdrop of rolling hills and expansive vineyards makes for a breathtaking and idyllic setting. Partaking in a tasting session at the winery is an intimate experience – memorable not just for the extraordinary wines that fill your glass but also, the intriguing tales that form part of the history of each wine. One can also arrange a tour of the vineyards for a closer look at the meticulous precision involved in the wine-making process.

Imbued with a compelling blend of modernity and tradition, Hyde de Villaine stands a testament to the power of great families, and even greater wines.

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