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<p><b><u><font-face="garamond">VINTAGE NOTES<br /></u></b>
The 2006 vintage was a year of eventful extremes. Despite significant flooding in parts of Napa Valley, winter rains did little damage at Hyde Vineyard where the shallow soils drain extremely well. Rain continued into spring delaying bud break by a few days. Mid-spring provided improved weather, as Hyde Vineyard experienced bloom along with a near perfect fruit set. A ten-day heat-spike in July caused sporadic sunburn on various exposed clusters shutting down growth and hindering maturation for nearly two weeks. Sunburned clusters were carefully removed before <i>veraison</i>. Finally, the weather normalized through the month of August and the remainder of the season, consisting of morning fog and flavor concentrating winds. </p>
<p><b><u>WINEMAKER NOTES</u></b><br />
The nose exudes intense fruit characteristics ranging from ripe peach and apricot to tropical lychee and wet stone aromas. Similar to the 2004 HdV Chardonnay, the 2006 vintage is balanced with a tense acid structure providing finesse and purity. The mouth feel is broad and seamless giving way to a serious finish. The wine expresses an abundance of Hyde Vineyard fruit while maintaining the trademark HdV minerality. Recommended pairing with a wild mushroom or seafood risotto for a balanced dining experience.</p>
<p><em>- Stéphane Vivier, Winemaker</em></font></p>
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<LI>SKU: 06CH
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