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This vintage Chardonnay showcases the esteemed Hyde–Old Wente clone, a storied selection dating back to the 1930s—long regarded among the crown jewels of California viticulture. Revered for its ability to translate site into structure, it produces a wine of quiet power and layered elegance. From our estate vines, tended with intention, emerges a Chardonnay that speaks to legacy and land—an elevated reflection of home, captured in a glass.
2021 vintage – “93 Points. Measured toast and oak spices add complexity to the aromas of this medium-bodied, alluring wine. The calm texture, ripe Bosc pears and baked apples satisfy the palate. This wine seems to grow and expand as you sip.” – Jim G.
TASTING NOTES
In the glass, a radiant golden tone glints with a hint of pale straw—graceful and restrained. The nose opens with layers of tangerine zest, fresh lychee, and a subtle whisper of green fig, offering an aromatic profile both vivid and refined. On the palate, lively citrus weaves through a generous core of stone fruit, finishing with a bright, enduring resonance that speaks to both ripeness and precision.
VINEYARD NOTES
This bottling spotlights the Hyde-Old Wente Clone, which we call a heritage clone because its parentage can be traced back to the 1930s in California. It is a stand out on our site,
WINEMAKER NOTES
The Hyde Old Wente grapes had at least an hour of skin contact in the press, mainly for flavor extraction. Fermentation occurs in 100% Water-Bent French Oak barrels, which we favor for their subtle oak impact. Frequent lees stirring, or ‘batonnage’, at least three times a week for over seven months, contributes to the long finish and unique mouth-feel.