Hyde Vineyard Chardonnay 2023
THE VINEYARD
One of Napa Valley’s most iconic Chardonnay vineyards, Hyde Vineyards was established in 1979 by Larry Hyde. Larry was an innovator at the time, planting a variety of clones and meticulously orienting row direction to suit the rolling hills of the Carneros AVA. Cool afternoon breezes from the Petaluma Gap create a long growing season here and grapes with exceptional character. Alpha Omega’s Chardonnay comes from the oldest Chardonnay block in the vineyard, originally planted in 1979 to the Old Wente clone.
THE VINTAGE
2023 is an exceptional vintage marked by one of the longest growing seasons in over a decade. Significant winter rains followed by a warm dry spring supported healthy canopy growth through bloom. Cooler weather throughout the rest of the growing season, aided by abundant sunshine, enabled grapes to ripen slowly and reach perfect maturity. Harvest for white grapes began in early September and the finished wines show remarkable freshness and purity combined with an ideal balance of acidity and fruit.
WINEMAKER NOTES
VARIETIES: 100% Chardonnay
FERMENTATION: 100% barrel fermented in French oak puncheons, 40% new Partial malolactic fermentation
AGING: 19 months in French oak puncheons, 40% new; “sur lies fines”
VISUAL: Medium yellow gold with light green highlights
NOSE: Exotic aromas of Asian pear, apricot and banana combined with notes of hazelnut, flint and white chocolate
PALATE: Lively, broad, rich flavors of green apple, lime zest, lemon and melon with hints of minerals and a long finish
THE VINEYARD
One of Napa Valley’s most iconic Chardonnay vineyards, Hyde Vineyards was established in 1979 by Larry Hyde. Larry was an innovator at the time, planting a variety of clones and meticulously orienting row direction to suit the rolling hills of the Carneros AVA. Cool afternoon breezes from the Petaluma Gap create a long growing season here and grapes with exceptional character. Alpha Omega’s Chardonnay comes from the oldest Chardonnay block in the vineyard, originally planted in 1979 to the Old Wente clone.
THE VINTAGE
2023 is an exceptional vintage marked by one of the longest growing seasons in over a decade. Significant winter rains followed by a warm dry spring supported healthy canopy growth through bloom. Cooler weather throughout the rest of the growing season, aided by abundant sunshine, enabled grapes to ripen slowly and reach perfect maturity. Harvest for white grapes began in early September and the finished wines show remarkable freshness and purity combined with an ideal balance of acidity and fruit.
WINEMAKER NOTES
VARIETIES: 100% Chardonnay
FERMENTATION: 100% barrel fermented in French oak puncheons, 40% new Partial malolactic fermentation
AGING: 19 months in French oak puncheons, 40% new
“sur lies fines”
VISUAL: Medium yellow gold with light green highlights
NOSE: Exotic aromas of Asian pear, apricot and banana combined with notes of hazelnut, flint and white chocolate
PALATE: Lively, broad, rich flavors of green apple, lime zest, lemon and melon with hints of minerals and a long finish
Signature Wine Club Benefits
We invite you to experience the Napa Valley wine country lifestyle by joining our wine club family, who share a passion for collecting our beautiful wines, along with creating memories of a lifetime at Alpha Omega.
- Members Only Pricing: 20% off Signature, AVA Series and Wine Club wines.
- Customization: Collaborate with our knowledgeable Brand Ambassadors to curate your Wine Club Shipment.
- Welcome Home: Enjoy complimentary Signature Selection tastings for four at Alpha Omega Winery (member must be present and reservations required).
- “Wine Club Members Only” Experiences: Invitations for you and a guest to attend special curated events at our Rutherford Estate Winery.
- Access: Select Single Vineyard wines.
- ERA Allocation: Request an allocation each vintage of our critically acclaimed flagship wine ERA.
- Savings: With our hotel and transportation partners while visiting Alpha Omega.
- Reciprocity: Receive Wine Club Member benefits when visiting our Alpha Omega Collective Tasting Rooms and Wineries.
