Hyde de Villaine Napa Valley Belle Cousine 2009 by-farr The palate has finesse

The palate has finesse

seemingly angular

The wine has great balance

and will age with distinction for many years

Hyde de Villaine Napa Valley Belle Cousine 2009 by-farr The palate has finesse"Allocation only, email wine@worldwine. com. au to secure allocation" Merlot (52%) & Cabernet Sauvignon (48%) grown on the Hyde Vineyard. Matured in barrel for 19 months, with 20% new French oak used. A pure and intense nose displays fresh blueberry, spices and crushed stone aromas. The minerality is striking in harmony with soft, elegant tannins. On the palate, the wine is juxtaposed with a restrained power typical of Hyde Vineyard Merlot and