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The 17 Most Important California Vineyards All Wine Lovers Need to Know
The 17 Most Important California Vineyards All Wine Lovers Need to Know
A great trick for buying the best bottles of California wine? Memorizing the names of top vineyards so you can spot them on labels. By Jonathan Cristaldi August 24, 2021 Prepare yourself. You're about to learn a new life hack in the realm of wine selection. No longer will you stare blankly in the grocery store wine aisle wondering which wines are the ones you want to take home; no longer will the wine labels stare back at you and laugh with disdain at your ignorance; no longer will you bring home a dud and lose the respect of your family and friends. If...
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The 28 Best White Wines for 2021
The 28 Best White Wines for 2021
BUY THIS BOOZE The 28 Best White Wines for 2021 words: KEITH BEAVERS illustration: GERRY SELIAN For years, the most popular white wine grape on the planet has been Chardonnay. Winemakers love this French grape because of its ability to grow anywhere, as well as its malleability in the winery. We have become used to a certain style of Chardonnay in the U.S: deep, golden-hued wine with dollops of vanilla and butter and often a smack of sweetness from its high alcohol content. But we have evolved. We still dig deep and big Chardonnay, but winemakers across the major wine regions...
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Carneros Cruising
Carneros Cruising
Senior editor Kim Marcus believes that Carneros is one of the stars in the California winemaking firmament, and explains why its future looks bright for its continued evolution. Senior editor Kim Marcus (David Yellen) By Kim Marcus One of the most hallowed sites in Carneros is Hyde Vineyard, which the Hyde family began developing in 1979. It now covers 200 acres, with its biggest plantings to Chardonnay, followed by Pinot Noir and Merlot. Like Hudson's, Hyde's grapes are coveted by top vintners; Larry Hyde makes his own wines as well. Leading the pack from Hyde is a joint venture the...
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USA, California, Carneros: Hyde de Villaine Chardonnay Retrospective
USA, California, Carneros: Hyde de Villaine Chardonnay Retrospective
ERIN BROOKS 30th Jun 2020 | The Wine Advocate | Issue 249 End of June 2020 Vintage Wines RP 2016 Hyde de Villaine Chardonnay 95+ 2015 Hyde de Villaine Chardonnay 94 2017 Hyde de Villaine Chardonnay 94 2011 Hyde de Villaine Chardonnay 93 2012 Hyde de Villaine Chardonnay 93 View All Wines View 2011 Hyde de Villaine Chardonnay View 2017 Hyde de Villaine Chardonnay View 2015 Hyde de Villaine Chardonnay This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Hyde de Villaine winery, founded in 2000 by Larry Hyde and Aubert de Villaine. The two families are joined by marriage—Aubert married Larry’s cousin, Pamela, in...
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There’s a New Breed of California Chardonnay. Here Are 10 Bottles That Prove It.
There’s a New Breed of California Chardonnay. Here Are 10 Bottles That Prove It.
California’s top wine producers are turning out bottles of the country’s favorite white that are radically different from the over-oaked, butter bombs of the past. It’s about time. By Sara L. Schneider on March 16, 2020 Photo: Courtesy of Kosta Browne Chardonnay is often called the queen of California grapes. In that metaphor, of course, Cabernet is king. But the truth is, Chardonnay is our first love in the US. According to the California Wine Institute, 18.6 percent of the wine we drink is Chard, far more than Cab. And for better or for worse, depending on your taste, much...
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Hyde de Villaine Chardonnay
Hyde de Villaine Chardonnay
"Born of a collaboration begun in 2000 between Napa Valley grower Larry Hyde and Burgundy winemaker Aubert de Villaine, Hyde de Villaine (HdV) produces premium Chardonnay (as well as a range of red wines) from one of the region’s most coveted sites for the variety. Hyde Vineyard grows Chardonnay in the clay soils of Carneros, that, combined with the site’s older vines, offer incredible innate power to its wines. The oldest section of Chardonnay at Hyde was planted in 1979, established with Wente cuttings. With the wish to stay entirely in California heritage selections, in the 1990s a portion of the vineyard was planted to Calera cuttings as...
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California’s Grand Cru Chardonnays
California’s Grand Cru Chardonnays
“The greatest Chardonnay vineyards of Burgundy-Montrachet and Corton-Charlemagne, to name two—bask in near universal acclaim from the world’s wine collectors. For centuries, winemakers have coveted the fruit from these grand crus, which are concentrated within walking distance of the town of Beaune. “In California, winemakers also have identified their top sites for Chardonnay—vineyards that make wonderful, distinctive and sometimes ageworthy wines year after year. But unlike Burgundy, these prized plots are scattered along more than 300 miles, from northern Sonoma County to Santa Barbara. “Many are just two or three decades old, but a few go back to the 1960s,...
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Hyde de Villaine Makes Long-Term Commitment to Napa Valley
Hyde de Villaine Makes Long-Term Commitment to Napa Valley
ST. HELENA, CA (June 15, 2016) — Hyde de Villaine (HdV) purchased in May 2016 a 33.5 acre parcel at the corner of Silverado Trail and Trancas Street in Napa Valley, California. The property comprises 24 acres of vineyard, a 3,750-square-foot winery and a residence. The location has been the home of HdV since 2003; however, the acquisition marks HdV’s commitment to the Napa Valley and the tradition of family ownership. James Eyer, General Manager of HdV, stated: “This purchase by the owners of Hyde de Villaine reconfirms their commitment to the Napa Valley. It communicates to our stakeholders, clients...
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Carneros, California’s Great White Hope
Carneros, California’s Great White Hope
"The only American Viticultural Area (AVA) to straddle both Napa and Sonoma counties, Carneros, established in 1983, is fog-cooled and refreshingly undeveloped, compared to many nearby regions. "While other areas have risen in reputation and favor with tourists for having more to do, many of Carneros’s most famous names haven’t offered much in the way of tastings or tours. "That’s changing. There’s no doubt Carneros can produce enviable Pinot Noir, and, in smaller amounts, Merlot and Syrah. Its true calling card might be Chardonnay, a grape that has been quietly making it famous all along. And two of its most...
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Hyde de Villaine: Rediscovering California Chardonnay
Hyde de Villaine: Rediscovering California Chardonnay
ST. HELENA, CA (September 8, 2015) — Wilson Daniels winery partner Hyde de Villaine (HdV), under the stewardship of winemaker Stéphane Vivier and new general manager James Eyer, leads the quiet but profound revolution in Chardonnay styles in California, matching changing consumer tastes for more food-friendly wines. James Eyer, with his MBA from Sonoma State University and 15 years’ experience in food and beverage, joined HdV as general manager last fall. He sees the potential for Chardonnay’s renaissance in California and believes HdV can serve as a vehicle for the growing reputation of this more balanced and restrained style. “HdV...
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