95pts Wine Independent
The 2020 Chardonnay Hyde Vineyard prances out with showy notes of pineapple upside-down cake, lemon meringue pie, and lime cordial, followed by suggestions of allspice, candied ginger, and mandarin peel. The medium-bodied palate is electric with intense tropical and citrus fruit layers, supported by a racy backbone and a suggestion of creaminess to the texture, finishing long and spicey.
93pts James Suckling
Intense aromas of apricots, dried pineapples, lemon curd, crushed shells, praline, and flint. Cooked pears too. It’s full-bodied with bright acidity and excellent phenolic tension. Focused, layered and refined. Long. Drink or hold.
91pts Jeb Dunnuck
The 202 Chardonnay Hyde Vineyard starts out quite reductive, with bright citrus and apple fruits, yet it shows more floral and sappy herb notes with time in the glass. Medium-bodied, crisp, chiseled, and focused, it's a terrific Chardonnay made in this Chablis-like style.
The 2020 Hyde Vineyard Chardonnay is an intensely floral wine with scents of gardenias, almond blossom and matchstick. The medium bodies pallet envelopes the tongue with lemon curd and exotic spice while mouthwatering acidity creates tension. Ready to drink now, but further aging will allow for better oak integration.
