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2017 Ramey Hyde Vineyard Chardonnay

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February 13, 2022 - $81

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RATINGS

97Jeb Dunnuck

More tropical and citrus notes emerge...beautiful chalky minerality as well as medium to full-bodied richness, bright, racy acidity, a crisp texture, and a great finish. With remarkable purity of fruit as well as a chiseled mouthfeel...

95Wine Enthusiast

...bright, crisp and citrus driven, the oak well integrated and adding enviable structure, texture and weight.

94Vinous / IWC

...bold and racy. Orange peel, mint, tropical fruit and spice all flesh out effortlessly...shows all of the creaminess and density that is such a signature...

93+ The Wine Advocate

Aromas of saline, raw almonds, jasmine and white peach...medium-bodied...hints of savory nuance to come, finishing long.

92Wine Spectator

Focused and vibrant, with notes of tangerine to the freshly cut green apple, Asian pear and citrus flavors. Saline accents show on the crisp, minerally finish, revealing hints of dried mint.

REGION

United States, California, Napa Valley, Carneros

Carneros AVA, also known as Los Carneros, is at the southern end of the Napa and Sonoma Valleys at the top of the San Francisco Bay. The 8,000 vineyard acres are mostly planted to Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, both of which thrive in the district’s cool, marine climate. Carneros became an AVA in 1983 and it has attracted foreign wine companies along with local producers. It has been especially appealing to European producers of sparkling wines including the giant Spanish cava producers Codorniu and Frexinet, and the French Champagne house Taittinger. Codorniu in Carneros is called Artesa, and Frexinet’s Carneros brand is Gloria Ferrer. Taittinger calls its Carneros winery Domaine Carneros. The European producers also make still wines in Carneros.

TYPE

White Wine, Chardonnay

This white variety originated in Burgundy, but is now grown around the world. Its flexibility to thrive in many regions translates to wide flavor profile in the market. Chardonnay is commonly used in making Champagne and sparkling wines.