2019 Hyde de Villaine Syrah
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Matured for around 18 months in 25% to 30% new oak, the 2019 Syrah Californio has pure, detailed aromas of cassis, clay, violet, cracked pepper, leather and salumi. The medium-bodied palate is elegantly styled with velvety tannins, vibrant acidity, iron-laced flavors and a long, perfumed finish. It will gain savory complexity in bottle over the next 15+ years.
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James Suckling
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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Loads of lead pencil, graphite, blueberries, blackberries, and flowers on the nose. Medium- to full-bodied and very fine tannins, with texture and length that caresses your palate. Shows the sophistication of syrah in Carneros. So delicious now but will improve with age.
The 2019 Syrah Californio Hyde Vineyard is gorgeous, but it is also an infant. The purity of the flavors is remarkable. Bright dark fruit, flowers, spice, mint and leather are all finely knit in a Syrah that impresses with its delineation and total class. The 2019 is such a sensual wine that it will be tempting early, but I have seen these Syrahs blossom with time. I expect that will be the case here as well. Today, the 2019 is incredibly primary.