2011 Chardonnay Hyde Vineyard

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Despite being a partnership between two very famous families, Hyde De Villaine remains pretty under the radar within the context of Napa Valley. The winery itself is as simple as it could possibly be, there are no trappings of luxury whatsoever to be found, and promotional activity is close to zero. Then again, wines like this speak for themselves. The 2011s are positively brilliant. Readers with classically leaning palates will adore these wines.

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Hyde De Villaine, the joint venture between the Hyde and de Villaine families, excels with Old World-leaning wines, especially the Chardonnays.

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Hyde de Villaine (HdV) stands in stark contrast to many other estates in Napa Valley. Winemaker Stephane Vivier makes Chardonnays that are focused and bracing in style, much of that coming from the decision to pick earlier than many of his colleagues. The Syrahs are aromatic, fruit-driven and supple in style. I am less convinced about the Bordeaux reds at HdV, but look forward to tasting the Pinots that will become part of the range with the 2012 vintage. HdV is a partnership between two icons and their families; Larry Hyde, who has been one of California's preeminent growers since the late 1970s, and Aubert de Villaine, co-owner of Burgundy’s Domaine de la Romanee-Conti. My sense is that the winery is still finding its style, but certainly all the ingredients are in place for HdV to build on their prior successes.

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