Napa Valley

Medium

Cork

White

Sourced from one of the oldest blocks of the iconic Hyde Vineyards, this Chardonnay is crafted from older Livermore Wente vines—an earlier version of the renowned Hyde-Wente clone. These low-yielding vines produce tiny clusters, a hallmark of the clone, which delivers exceptional concentration and bright natural acidity. The grapes undergo 100% whole cluster pressing, native fermentation, and malolactic fermentation in barrels. The wine is aged for 10 months on the lees in 35% new French oak, followed by 5 months in stainless-steel tanks. Winemaker Jesse Fox emphasises building texture and weight, incorporating press fractions and maximising lees contact to enhance body and complexity. Bright on the nose with candied mineral and Meyer lemon citrus peel with a hint of reduction, and on the palate the wine is crisp, focused, and really quite linear, with very good middle-weight concentration in the form of warm baking spice notes, a hint of caramel, and warm apple pie spices fueling the length.

Chardonnay

Sequoia Grove, Hyde Vineyard Chardonnay, Napa Valley, Los Carneros, California, USA, 2024

Sourced from one of the oldest blocks of the iconic Hyde Vineyards, this Chardonnay is crafted from older Livermore Wente vines—

Sequoia Grove, Hyde Vineyard Chardonnay, Napa Valley, Los

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