Expect red and dark cherry, raspberry, dried herb, forest floor, and savory mineral notes with medium body, structured tannins, and bright acidity. The 2021 California vintage was excellent.
- Varietal
- Pinot Noir
- Region
- USA / California / Napa Valley / Carneros
- Body
- Medium
- Style
- dry red, Burgundian, structured, age-worthy
The producer
HdV (Hyde de Villaine) is a partnership between the Hyde family of Carneros (owners of the acclaimed Hyde Vineyard) and Aubert and Pamela de Villaine of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, founded in 2000. Ygnacia is the Pinot Noir bottling.
What critics say
HdV wines receive consistently strong reviews and are widely respected for their Burgundian-influenced approach to Carneros fruit.
Pairing
Roasted duck breast, mushroom risotto, lamb chops with herbs