Only 100 cases of the marvelous 1990 unfiltered Chardonnays were produced. The 1990 Chardonnay-Hyde Vineyard is tightly knit. With some coaxing, huge, buttery, herb, and ripe apple-like aromas begin to drift upward. In the mouth, there is exceptional depth, a multi-dimensional richness, good acidity, and a spicy, opulent, brilliantly delineated finish. This superb Chardonnay should age well for 4-5 years.Along with Au Bon Climat, Calera, Kistler, Newton, Sanford, Robert Talbott, and Williams-Selyem, Marcassin is producing California's most riveting Chardonnays. The jury is still out on the question of their aging potential, but the matter is academic given how extraordinarily complex, rich, and well-balanced the Marcassin Chardonnays can be.