Impressive, plush and concentrated, this starts out bright and crisp, with bold and expressive flavors of fresh apple, peach and grilled lemon. Details of orange blossom, nutmeg, apple pastry and tarragon add complexity, with additional hints of peppery white flowers, nougat and milk oolong tea lingering on the epic finish. Drink now through 2033. 1,153 cases made.

The coolest of Aubert's Chardonnay sites, the 2021 Chardonnay Larry Hyde & Sons boasts lovely aromas reminiscent of melon, citrus curd and lime zest. It's full-bodied and creamy, with a silky, custardy mouthfeel and tremendous length.

The 2021 Chardonnay Hyde Vineyard is creamy, ample and wonderfully expressive. Lemon confit, mint, white pepper, candid ginger, orchard fruit and a kiss of new French oak all meld together. Bright acids lend vibrancy and nuance throughout. Give this a few years to come together. There's a lot of intensity, but the elements aren't fully integrated.