Hyde Vineyard Chardonnay "Cuvée Susan" 2024

A luminous homage to the high-elevation, gravelly terroirs of Napa Valley, the 2024 Cuvée Susan opens with a striking, high-toned aromatic profile. Bright citrus oil, white nectarine, and lemongrass take center stage, seamlessly framed by subtle, beautifully integrated barrel nuances of toasted hazelnut, delicate ground ginger, and crushed flint.

On the palate, the wine balances opulent Napa richness with electric, spine-tingling tension. A silken, weightless entry quickly reveals a chiseled core of crisp orchard fruit, lemon curd, and white peach. The oak signature remains strictly in a supporting role, lending a creamy, broad-shouldered mid-palate without obscuring the wine's intense mineral drive. It closes on a long, bone-dry, and salivary finish, echoing with notes of lime zest, wet stone, and subtle savory toast.