Hyde de Villaine
Ygnacia Pinot Noir Hyde Vineyard Napa Valley
Planted exclusively for Hyde de Villaine on a optimal location on Hyde Vineyard, our Ygnacia Pinot Noir is a blend of 7 heritage clones collected by Larry Hyde over the last 40 years. This wine represents a lifetime of work by Mr. Hyde in his pursuit of the finest Pinot Noir clones in the New World.
The vineyard is certified Napa Green Land and Fish Friendly Farming and Larry Hyde uses a variety of biodynamic and organic practices in the vineyard; the wines are unfined and unfiltered.
- Region
- California: Napa Valley
- Appellation
- Napa Valley
- Sub-Appellation
- Carneros
- Varietal Composition
- Pinot Noir
- Aging
- 18 months in barrel, 30% new French Oak
- Alcohol
- 13.8%
Luminous nose of pomegranate juice, rich strawberry, and delicate rose petal. The crunchy acidity and supple tannins balance the rich dark flavors on the palate. An intriguing wine with exceptional aging potential.
James Suckling
97 Points
2023
"Dark fruited, perfumed and spicy, with underlying aromas of violets, rose petals, river stones and earth. The palate is taut and minerally with fine tannins and a mouthwatering, mineral-edged finish. The balance of power and refinement, together with a lovely perfumed lift, makes this enjoyable now while offering good aging potential. Very delicious. Drink or hold."
— James Suckling, Ryan Montgomery, Courtney Humiston, 2025
James Suckling
97 Points
2023
"Dark fruited, perfumed and spicy, with underlying aromas of violets, rose petals, river stones and earth. The palate is taut and minerally with fine tannins and a mouthwatering, mineral-edged finish. The balance of power and refinement, together with a lovely perfumed lift, makes this enjoyable now while offering good aging potential. Very delicious."
— 2025
