About Hyde De Villaine
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2009 Hyde De Villaine Belle Cousine
Hyde De Villaine
Entering the third year of a drought, the 2009 winter was dry at Hyde Vineyard until unexpected rains in early spring. Bud break was later than usual avoiding any risk of frost damage; persistently mild weather created a long, slow ripening vintage leading to wines of balance and deft concentration.
WINEMAKER NOTES
Merlot (52%) & Cabernet Sauvignon (48%) grown on the Hyde Vineyard. Matured in barrel for 19 months, with 20% new French oak used. A pure and intense nose displays fresh blueberry, spices and crushed stone aromas. The minerality is striking in harmony with soft, elegant tannins. On the palate, the wine is juxtaposed with a restrained power typical of Hyde Vineyard Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Red and blue fruit are carried by freshness to a long delicate finale. A perfect table addition, it will reward for 15 to 20 years to come.
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