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2020 Aubert Larry Hyde & Sons Vineyard Chardonnay

Removed from a professional wine storage facility; Purchased direct from winery

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RATINGS

96The Wine Advocate

...the wine bursts with aromas of ripe, honeyed melon, balanced by bright lime notes. Full-bodied, creamy and lush on the palate, this is just a pleasure to drink, finishing long and zesty.

96Wine Spectator

This stunning version opens with rich overtones to the core of fresh fruit flavors, while hints of minerality mingle with fresh acidity.

91-93Vinous / IWC

...bright and lifted, with attractive citrus, almond and white flower nuances. In 2020 the Hyde is a bit brighter than it often is because harvest was pushed forward, but there is plenty of depth and texture. Bright saline notes lend tension to the finish.

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.