Hyde Vineyard Pinot Noir

An especially nervy, singular red from a topnotch vineyard on the Napa side of Carneros. A vivid, reduced, wet-stone aroma gives way to focused, concentrated sour cherry, black tea and black cherry flavors. A full body and moderate tannins add to a sense that it needs time to open up. Drinkable now, but best from 2028.

This shows depth for the vintage, with a sappy kirsch and mulberry core that brings nice definition. Pulls in hibiscus and iris accents on the juicy, anise-tinged finish. Well-done. Drink now through 2027. 290 cases made.