Hyde Vineyard

Carneros Chardonnay

2010

93 Points
Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar | May 2012
“Bright yellow. Vibrant aromas of lemon zest and minerals with a touch of dusty brown spices. A delicately floral, spicy 2010 with a tart lemon flavor and a lovely impression of salty mineral extract. Very tactile, dry and uncompromising chardonnay. This very suave, refined wine finishes with a strong stony quality and a light touch..." - Stephen Tanzer

93 Points
WineLines Online | October 2012
Medium straw color. The seductive nose shows great complexity, with tiers of aromas that include vanilla, toast, butter, hazelnut, honey, clove and peach. The wine spreads out and coats the palate, adding liquid minerality, citrus and cinnamon. These flavors echo long and full at the finish. Intense and well-knit, this bottling demonstrates the power of the Hyde Vineyard fruit at its finest.” -Glen Frederiksen

91 Points
WineSpectator.com | March 2013
“Intense and vibrant, offering a mix of spice, ripe pear and honeydew melon flavors, with subtle hints of smoke and cedar. Drink now through 2018." - James Laube

94 Points
Wine Review Online | May 2013
"...Patz & Hall’s Hyde Vineyard Chardonnay is effusive and rich – yet retains its manners. Effusive aromas and flavors of lemon curd, pineapple, caramel and toasted spices are framed by a steely, minerally structure and mouthwatering acidity. It’s full-bodied and intensely flavorful, yet without an ounce of fat. Serious stuff.” - Linda Murphy

2009

92 Points
Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar | March 2011
"Pale yellow-gold. Distinctly Chablis-like aromas of lemon ice, menthol and minerals. Dense and stony, with excellent inner-mouth lift to the licorice and menthol flavors. Still quite unevolved. Most impressive today on its very long, strong aftertaste, which features terrific energy and cut. This was aged in 50% new oak but I never would have guessed it." - Stephen Tanzer

2008

93 Points
Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar | June 2010
“Bright green-tinged yellow. High-pitched aromas of citrus peel, yellow plum and flowers. Shapely,vibrant and mineral-driven, with a tactile, saline quality to the ripe, sweet flavors of white peach and orange zest. Very firm acidity gives this an almost youthfully tart character, but this chardonnay has the stuffing to support it. Finished with very good mineral persistence. My favorite of these chardonnays today.” - Stephen Tanzer

91 Points
Wine Spectator | February 2011
“Tight and concentrated, with spicy pear, mineral, cedar and light toasty oak. Full-bodied, at points crisp and lively, yet also broadshouldered and a bit raw in texture. Needs time. Best from 2012 through 2019.” - James Laube

2007

94 Points
The Wine Advocate | February 2010
“More orange marmalade, pineapple, honeysuckle, and candied fruit aromas jump from the glass of the deep, full-bodied, elegant, mineral-laced 2007 Chardonnay Hyde Vineyard. The wood is pushed well to the background in this layered, well-textured offering. It should drink well for 5-6 years.” - Robert Parker

2006

92 Points
Wine Advocate | December 2008
“Gorgeous aromas of crushed rocks/wet stones, white peach, pineapple, and honeyed citrus soar from the glass of the 2006 Chardonnay Hyde Vineyard. Medium to full-bodied, fresh, and lively, this is a superb effort to drink over the next 2-3 years.” - Robert Parker

2004

92 Points
Wine Spectator | July 2006
Fragrant floral aromas, with firm, taut hazelnut, spice… More>

90 Points
Wine Advocate | August 2006
Displaying projected aromatics of pineapple and other tropical fruits… More>

2003

93 Points
Wine Spectator | June 2005
Deliciously rich and multifaceted, with tiers of buttery pear and fig flavors… More>

93 Points
Wine Advocate | February 2005
…offers gorgeous aromas of white currants, citrus oils, wet stones, orange blossoms… More>

2002

94 Points
Wine Spectator | June 2004
Tremendous; richly aromatic, with spicy bread dough, yeast, pear… More>

90 Points
Wine Advocate | December 2003
The steely, smoky, full-bodied 2002 Chardonnay Hyde Vineyard is even better than the 2001… More>