2019 HDV Vineyard Ygnacia Pinot Noir

Tasting Notes

James Suckling 94 Points - "Lots of violets, roses and hibiscus with some dried strawberry on the nose. Full-bodied with smoky, smooth tannins and lovely balance and freshness. Hints of smoked meat to the fruit. Firm and bright."

This wine is crafted from a blend of seven heritage Pinot Noir clones planted exclusively for HdV on the Hyde Vineyard. It offers aromas of French plums, black cherry, cola, and menthol, with layers of bergamot tea, sweet marzipan, and strawberry candy. On the palate, it reveals savory notes of white pepper and rose petal, supported by smooth tannins and a refined structure

About Winery

Hyde de Villaine (HdV) is a prestigious winery in Napa Valley, born from a collaboration between two legendary winemaking families: the Hyde family of California and the de Villaine family of Burgundy, France. The partnership was solidified through the marriage of Pamela Fairbanks, cousin of Larry Hyde, to Aubert de Villaine, co-owner of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (DRC), one of the most revered wine estates in the world.

Founded in 2000, HdV combines Old World finesse with New World vibrancy, producing wines exclusively from the Hyde Vineyard in Carneros. This vineyard, established by Larry Hyde in 1979, is renowned for its cool climate and loamy soils, ideal for Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. HdV’s winemaking philosophy emphasizes minimal intervention, allowing the vineyard’s terroir to shine through. They employ organic, biodynamic, and sustainable practices, and their wines undergo full malolactic fermentation to balance the naturally high acidity of the fruit.

HdV’s wines are known for their refinement, minerality, and age-worthiness, often described as more French in style than Californian. The winery’s label features the de la Guerra family crest, honoring Larry Hyde’s ancestral lineage, which traces back to one of California’s earliest winemaking families.