(Carneros, Napa Valley)
I have been drinking a lot of Syrah lately and here is another one I have had on deck for a while. We drank the 2004 HDV Syrah last evening with some Berkshire pork chops that were quite delicious! The Hyde family owns one of the largest and most famous vineyards in all of Napa Valley, the Hyde Vineyard. The de Villaine in the name of this wine comes from the Aubert de Villaine who hails from Burgundy, France. De Villaine is co-director at this little place called Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, maybe you have heard of some of their Pinot Noir wines (and one Chardonnay)? Together the two families have come together to make wines in one of the best sites in all of Napa Valley under the label Hyde de Villaine.
Color: Dark red core, red edges, solid youthful color
Nose: Pepper, beef, lots of cassis, some funkiness at first but that settled down nicely
Palate: Cassis and raspberries, licorice, mineral driven and medium bodied, silky tannins. Great acidity.
Tonight? Pinot Noir!
Cheers!
Tom
No comments:
Post a Comment