- Practicing Organic
- 100% Chardonnay
- Hyde Vineyard (Carneros – Napa AVA)
- Heavy Haire clay loam with clay subsoil
- 65% Old Wente field selection planted in 1997 and 1999, 35% Calera clones planted in 2014
- Whole cluster pressed for phenolic delicacy
- Native yeast and full native malolactic fermentation in barrel
- Sur lies bâtonnage
- Aged 20 months in 20% new French oak barrels (François Frères and Taransaud Beaune)
- Traditionally fined for clarity, but unfiltered
- 13.5% abv
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2022
Country:
United States
Region:
California
Appellation:
Carneros
Variety:
Chardonnay
Color:
White
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | US-RAM-30-22 | 12/750ml |
Press & Reviews
James Suckling
Score
98
Date
2024-04-11
"The only Napa-grown chardonnay in the Ramey lineup is arguably its best. Combining lush, concentrated fruit and spice flavors with vibrant acidity, the wine is tempting and delicious now but has a long track record for improving with age for 10 to 15 years. The intensity of lemon curd, lime zest, vanilla bean and custard flavors is virtually unmatched, while the tangy acidity perfectly balances the full body and creamy feel of this memorable wine. Drink or hold."
Wine Spectator
Score
96
Date
2024-05-01
"Powerful in its purity and energy, this wine bursts forth, with notes of tangerine, Meyer lemon and Asian and poached pear. Details of lemon verbena, preserved ginger, toasted, salted hazelnut and marzipan are all amplified by the fresh acidity and long, expressive finish, where the citrus zest and orange blossom notes linger. Drink now through 2033. From California.-M.W."
Vinous
Score
93
Date
2024-02-13
"The 2022 Chardonnay Hyde Vineyard represents a decidedly understated side of this site. But, the Hyde Chardonnay here now includes a new version of Calera clone in the blend, and that is part of what has shifted the style of this wine. Apricot, chamomile, spice and light tropical overtones all grace this silky, creamy Chardonnay. This is especially finessed."
REVIEWS FROM PAST VINTAGES
2020
Wine Enthusiast
Score
99
Date
2023-06-30
2020
Wine Advocate
Score
97
Date
2023-06-15
2020
Wine Spectator
Score
95
Date
2023-07-31
2019
Wine Enthusiast
Score
98
Date
2022-05-20