2023 "Goldberg Variations" No. 6 Chardonnay

Hyde Vineyard

"Stony and mineral-driven with layers of pastry cream, saline, jasmine, and chamomile. The palate shows lime-soaked slate, hazelnut, lemon curd, and green-gold apple, with a touch of barrel toast. Expansive yet precise, finishing with freshness and persistence. A thoughtful meeting of California sun and Burgundian soul." - Paul Lato

"From the Hyde Vineyard in Carneros and brought up 16 months in 65% new French oak, the 2023 Chardonnay Goldberg Variations No. 6 Hyde Vineyard offers pure tropical fruits, white flowers, minty herbs, and some spicy nuances. Medium to full-bodied, it has a soft, supple, layered mouthfeel, integrated acidity, remarkable purity, and a great finish. It's certainly a slightly softer expression compared to the Central Coast releases, but shines for its incredible purity and finesse. Drink 2025-2032." - 96 points, Jeb Dunnuck