2021 | HDV Hyde de Villaine Chardonnay | Carneros Santa Maria Valley dark and spicy nose leads

dark and spicy nose leads into a very concentrated and compact palate with a wonderful velvety texture plus terrific tension

The nose evokes dusty rose

it will benefit from 4-5 years of bottle age and evolve for 2-3 decades

This a very linear and refined red with currant and lemon aromas and flavors

2021 | HDV Hyde de Villaine Chardonnay | Carneros Santa Maria Valley dark and spicy nose leadsA very floral and aromatic white with honeysuckle, dried lemons, Meyer lemons and hints of flint. Medium bodied with an ultra fine texture that goes on for a long time. Honey, apples and brine at the end. Such finesse, beauty, complexity and elegance. So classy and refined. 98 Pts James Suckling