Hyde Estate
2020 Pinot Noir
"Larry Hyde"
Los Carneros AVA
Auction 25 | Lot No. 56
Vintage: 2020
Hyde Estate
Pinot Noir
Los Carneros
5 cases produced
Highlights
- This 100% small lot Pinot Noir comes from the acclaimed Hyde Vineyard in the Los Carneros nested appellation
- This specific block of grapes is made up of a selection of seven clones hand-selected by Larry Hyde
- These grapes are exclusive to Larry’s brand; no one besides the family has had access to these vines
- Hand-harvested and hand-sorted prior to aging in 30% new French oak barrels
Description
My dad, Larry Hyde, founded Hyde Vineyards in
1979. Today, we craft small lot wines from select blocks
within our renowned 192-acre Carneros estate. Our
wines are made in the vineyard, showcasing the unique
terroir and our love and dedication to the land we
farm.
Wine Facts
- Wine is unfiltered
- Single vineyard wine
- Sustainably produced
- Organically produced (also commonly called "organically grown")
- Wine is 100% estate grown and bottled
- Wine is produced in a Napa Green winery
Alberto Rodriguez
Winemaker, Hyde Estate
Winemaker Alberto Rodriguez joined the Hyde Estate team in May 2017 and currently oversees all wine production at Hyde Estate Winery. With an extensive background in winemaking, Alberto has been working with Hyde Vineyard fruit since the early 1990s and has managed the Hyde family’s small lot production since 2012, when the Hyde’s custom crushed at Patz & Hall, where Alberto was the assistant winemaker. Together with Larry and Chris Hyde, Alberto’s clear understanding of the unique terroir and palate for elegant, aromatic wines help craft Larry Hyde’s own interpretation of his acclaimed vineyard.
Country born: Mexico
Years in the wine industry: 20-30 years
Porthos
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San Rafael CA 94903
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Other Premiere Napa Valley Wines available from Porthos:
| Winery | Vintage | Variety | Appellation | Fanciful | Auction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyde Estate | 2020 | Pinot Noir | Los Carneros | Larry Hyde | 25 (2021) |
| Joseph Phelps Vineyards | 2019 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Backus Vineyard | 25 (2021) |
| Dyer Vineyard & Meteor Vineyard | 2018 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | The Wolf Origin Reprise | 24 (2020) |
| Dyer Vineyard, Meteor Vineyard | 2016 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | The Wolf Origin | 22 (2018) |
| Jones Family Vineyards | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Calistoga | 15 (2011) | |
| Tamber Bey Vineyards | 2009 | Petit Verdot | Yountville | 15 (2011) | |
| Chateau Boswell Winery | 2006 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 13 (2009) |
Winery Distribution
Hyde Estate is distributed in the following markets. Please contact the winery directly for the most up-to-date distribution information and to explore commercial opportunities.
Domestic:
- California (Mosaic)
- Florida (Consortium)
- Georgia (Eagle Rock)
- Massachusetts (Hogshead)
- Texas (Vintures)
International:
- Japan (VinAsia)
- Japan (VinAsia)