On Sep 26, 9:15*am, "Bi!!" > wrote:
> I became a fan of Ramey Chardonnay's many years ago when I was in the
> distribution business and we distributed his wines. *David Ramey is an
> incredibly interesting winemaker and it's fun to chat with him on many
> levels. *His love of Burgundy is evident in his wines and there is no
> mistaking the "Old World" balance and approach to winemaking that he
> employs. *Last night with Chicken and Dumplings we opened a bottle of
> 2008 Ramey "Hyde Vineyard" Chardonnay. *The wine is a light straw
> yellow in the glass. *Vibrant nose of apples and hazelnuts with a
> whiff of citrus. *Medium weight and well balanced on the palate with
> rich fruit flavors offset with a fine minerality and a finish of
> bright citrus acidity. *Good match with the food. *"A-"

Had the Hyde, Hudson, and Ritchie at the Grand tasting for the Santa
Fe Wine and Chile Fiesta. The Hyde was certainly the best of the 2008
Chardonnays they produce. There clarets are amazing as well but all
very pricey.