2023 Ygnacia Pinot Noir

The 2023 Pinot Noir Ygnacia Hyde Vineyard is one of the finest wines I have ever tasted at Hyde de Villaine. Deep in color, with commensurate overall richness, the 2023 exudes textural density from start to finish. Blue/purplish fruit, lavender, rose petal, and spice notes soar from the glass. The purity of the fruit is just tremendous, while a touch of stems (10% stems) is barely evident. Ygnacia is sourced from a block Larry Hyde planted in 2010. The wine is equal parts Calera Clone and a handful of massale selections from Ted Lemon at Littorai. What a wine.