Nid Tisse Hyde Vineyard Chardonnay 2023

Winemaking

Nid Tisse approaches winemaking with a focus on site-driven expression and balance, allowing the distinctive character of their vineyard sources to shape the final wine. The team prioritizes careful handling and judicious oak integration, letting the fruit and terroir speak without overwhelming manipulation.

Tasting Notes

This Chardonnay opens with inviting aromas of citrus blossom and stone fruit—ripe pear and green apple—with a whisper of toasted oak beneath. On the palate, the wine is generously textured, with a rich, creamy mouthfeel and notes of roasted hazelnut and subtle butter that speak to careful oak aging. The wine maintains excellent freshness through a mineral backbone that keeps the richness in check, finishing long and refined with lingering complexity and well-integrated acidity.

Producer

Nid Tisse is a small, focused producer that works closely with select vineyard sites in Carneros, one of California's premier cool-climate regions. The winery emphasizes quality over volume, crafting wines that reflect both the vintage and the distinctive terroir of their chosen blocks.

Terroir

Hyde Vineyard sits in the heart of Carneros, where the San Pablo Bay's cooling influence creates ideal conditions for Chardonnay. The vineyard's benchland soils—a complex mix of clay, limestone, and volcanic elements—lend mineral structure and complexity to the wines. The moderate, maritime-influenced climate allows for long hang times, developing ripe fruit while preserving the acidity that gives these Chardonnays their characteristic elegance.

Food Pairings

The wine's creamy richness and mineral backbone make it a natural with roasted halibut or sea bass topped with a brown butter and caper emulsion. Try it alongside herb-brined chicken breast, or enjoy it with a simple preparation of lobster risotto where the wine's texture mirrors the dish's luxurious mouthfeel.