Larry Hyde – Merlot
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USA - CA
Napa County
Wine
Red
The Facts
Origins USA - CA > Napa County > Napa Valley
Appellation Carneros - Napa
Varietal Merlot
Cepage 100% Merlot
Winemaking Larry Hyde Merlot is 80% Niebaum clone and 20% of 181. It is cold soaked for five days and 4 - 8 days of extended maceration. No pressing is done, there is only one racking and it stays on the lees for one year. This vintage of Merlot was harvested on October 4th, 2019. It is hand-picked, unfined & unfiltered. We do native fermentation, aged 16 months in 30% New French Oak and 70% Neutral Oak Barrels. It was bottled on April 12th, 2021.
Aging Drink now to 2030
Alcohol by Volume 14.6%
Annual Production 330 cases
Markets Texas
Trade and Media
The Character
Overall Fruit-Forward & Rich
Aromas Black cherry, dark chocolate, fresh blackberry and dried rose petals
Mouthfeel Well-integrated acidity & gentle tannins
Tasting Notes Tasting Notes: An outstanding wine for its density, complexity, and balance, deep dark color, offering aromas of dark sweet cherry, dark chocolate, cassis, and dry rose petals. On the palate, the wine is opulent and fleshy with flavors of macerated berries accompanied by well-integrated acidity, and an everlasting finish. A wine that can be aged for decades.
Selling Point Elegant Merlot from long hailed grand-cru caliber vineyard
Pairings Lamb with Blueberry Mustard Sauce, Grilled Filet Mignon with Blackberry Glaze, Braised Short Rib
Awards 92pts Wine Spectator, 91pts Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Sustainability Green Practicing, Sustainable In Practice, Minimal Intervention / Augmentation, Natural Fermentation, No Sulfites Added
The Story
Larry Hyde Merlot made its debut in 2014. The oldest vines on the Home Ranch property today are our merlot vines that were planted in 1986. And the oldest merlot we are drinking on our portfolio still is the 2014 vintage.
To note for this vintage, 2019 grew from a bountiful crop with great structure. The March miracle left the soil with plenty of moisture to support the plants through the end of May. The long, warm summer saw very few extreme heat events, allowing fruit to set the stage for vibrant and expressive flavors. The long, relatively mild finish to the season helped preserve the freshness and finesse with abundant hang time providing great color and soft tannins.
To note for this vintage, 2019 grew from a bountiful crop with great structure. The March miracle left the soil with plenty of moisture to support the plants through the end of May. The long, warm summer saw very few extreme heat events, allowing fruit to set the stage for vibrant and expressive flavors. The long, relatively mild finish to the season helped preserve the freshness and finesse with abundant hang time providing great color and soft tannins.
About Larry Hyde
Producer Story
Founded by Larry Hyde in 1979, Hyde Vineyards is located in the heart of Napa Valley's Carneros region. The vineyard has long been hailed as a grand cru caliber site, primarily known for its Pinot Noir and Chardonnay fruit, which has been used by some highly acclaimed wine producers in both Napa and Sonoma counties. After nearly 30 years of providing an extraordinary quality of grapes to clients exclusively, Larry debuted his own small-lot Pinot Noir wine project and officially opened the doors to his estate winery shortly after. Today, Hyde Vineyards continues to work with over 35 wine brands providing exceptional fruit while Hyde Vineyards Estate produces small-lot estate-grown wines.
Larry is a pioneer in a region that became California’s second AVA, Los Carneros, Napa Valley.
Producer Story
Founded by Larry Hyde in 1979, Hyde Vineyards is located in the heart of Napa Valley's Carneros region. The vineyard has long been hailed as a grand cru caliber site, primarily known for its Pinot Noir and Chardonnay fruit, which has been used by some highly acclaimed wine producers in both Napa and Sonoma counties. After nearly 30 years of providing an extraordinary quality of grapes to clients exclusively, Larry debuted his own small-lot Pinot Noir wine project and officially opened the doors to his estate winery shortly after. Today, Hyde Vineyards continues to work with over 35 wine brands providing exceptional fruit while Hyde Vineyards Estate produces small-lot estate-grown wines.
Larry is a pioneer in a region that became California’s second AVA, Los Carneros, Napa Valley.
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