Winemaker Dan Petroski sources this fruit from the eponymous Hyde Vineyard, one of California's most famous and historic Chardonnay sites. It was founded by Larry Hyde in Carneros in 1979; the Musque clone of Chardonnay that Dan uses in this wine was planted in 1992. Honeyed aromatics show a tremendous depth bolstered by such lively acidity and brilliant saline character with seaspray lifting honey-drizzled peaches. The palate shows as Old World; fresh nectarines, smoky grilled lemon slices and a glorious sea salt are cut by a filigreed minerality that carries elegantly into the finish.

The 2023 Chardonnay Hyde Vineyard shows the brighter side of this well-known site. Even so, it retains lovely textural nuance. Dried lemon peel, spice, mint, chamomile and dried flowers all grace this super-expressive Chardonnay. Blocked malolactic fermentation keeps the flavors brisk.

The 2023 Chardonnay Hyde was matured for six months in 100% new French oak. It opens with youthful touches of crème caramel over a core of yellow apples, jasmine and saline. The palate balances bright, linear acidity with a rounded, mouth-coating texture. It offers concentrated, mineral-driven flavors and has a long, salty finish. It deserves 2-3+ years in the cellar. 547 cases produced.