Made from the Hyde Vineyard, (although it’s not designated on the front label), this is as good as Carneros gets. It’s soft and opulently layered, offering waves of pineapple, mango, guava, nectarine, peach and new oak flavors in a rich, creamy-leesy texture. The warmth of the vintage worked for this Chardonnay, keeping the Carneros fog away and elevating the wine to perfect ripeness. ——S.H.(12/31/2006)—— 93