Hyde Vineyards Estate
2024 Chardonnay
Los Carneros AVA
Auction 30 | Lot No. 145
Vintage: 2024
Hyde Vineyards Estate
Chardonnay
Los Carneros
5 cases produced
Highlights
- Your 100% small-lot Chardonnay comes from the acclaimed Hyde Vineyards in the Los Carneros AVA
- This specific block of grapes is made up of the Hyde clone selection, cultivated by Larry Hyde
- These grapes are exclusive to Larry’s brand; no one besides the family has had access to these vines
- Hand-harvested and hand-sorted before aging in 25% new French oak barrels
Description
This 100% small-lot Chardonnay hails from the acclaimed Hyde Vineyards in Los Carneros, a site renowned for its grand cru caliber fruit. Sourced exclusively from a single block of Hyde clone grapes, hand-harvested and hand-sorted, these vines are reserved solely for this estate wine—never before available outside the Hyde family. The Petaluma Gap’s cooling breezes and proximity to San Pablo Bay ensure slow ripening, preserving natural acidity and vibrant aromatics. Aged in 25% new French oak barrels, this Chardonnay captures the purity, elegance, and finesse of Carneros terroir, reflecting decades of Hyde Vineyard expertise in every nuanced, layered sip.
Wine Facts
- Wine is unfiltered
- Single vineyard wine
- Sustainably produced
- Organically produced (also commonly called "organically grown")
- Wine is 100% estate grown and bottled
Alberto Rodriguez
Winemaker, Hyde Vineyards Estate
Winemaker Alberto Rodriguez joined the Hyde Estate team in May 2017 and currently oversees all wine production at Hyde Estate Winery. With an extensive background in winemaking, Alberto has been working with Hyde Vineyard fruit since the early 1990s and has managed the Hyde family’s small lot production since 2012, when the Hyde’s custom crushed at Patz & Hall, where Alberto was the assistant winemaker. Together with Larry and Chris Hyde, Alberto’s clear understanding of the unique terroir and palate for elegant, aromatic wines help craft Larry Hyde’s own interpretation of his acclaimed vineyard.
Country born: Mexico
Years in the wine industry: 20-30 years
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Winery Distribution
Hyde Vineyards Estate is distributed in the following markets. Please contact the winery directly for the most up-to-date distribution information and to explore commercial opportunities.
Domestic:
- California (Mosaic Wine Alliance)
- Florida (Consortium Wine and Spirits)
- Georgia (Eagle Rock Distributing Company)
- Massachusetts (Hogshead Wine Company)
- New Mexico (Santa Fe Boutique Wine)
International:
- Japan (VinAsia)