TOR Wines
Hyde Vineyard Cuvée Susan Chardonnay
Los Carneros
2022
Vintage
Varietal
Chardonnay
Where it is, October 2026
At Peak: inside the peak window (2025-2028), within the full drinking arc.
The producer recommends opening the bottle a few hours before serving.
The ‘22 Hyde Vineyard Cuvée Susan Chardonnay.
TOR Hyde Vineyard Cuvée Susan Chardonnay 2022 is a Carneros Chardonnay from Hyde Vineyard's Small Cluster and Calera selections.
Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline
Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.
The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.
Tasting note
Los Carneros Chardonnay should offer lemon, pear and ripe apple, with a faint floral aroma above its richer fruit. The 2022 Cuvée Susan is expected to have a rounded, textured palate, where creamy weight meets crisp acidity and a subtle mineral edge. Peak maturity spans 2025 to 2028 before the window ends in 2032; a long, measured finish should carry citrus and orchard fruit into a quiet savory note.
The 2022 vintage
Wild temperature shifts, a small crop, and narrow picking windows made 2022 a demanding grower and winemaker season.
About TOR Wines
The wine was barrel-fermented with native yeast in French cooperage, about 20% new, minimally handled, and bottled unfined and unfiltered.
From the cellar: pair with
Roast chicken with lemon
Meyer lemon and brioche notes bridge roast chicken, while the wine's focus keeps the pairing bright.
Seared scallops
Asian pear, acacia, and tension work with sweet scallops without burying their texture in heavy oak.
Comté gougères
Brioche, honey, and gentle caramel resonate with cheesy pastry while the acidity preserves freshness.
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Frequently Asked
What is TOR Cuvée Susan 2022?
It is a Carneros Chardonnay from Hyde Vineyard's Small Cluster and Calera selections.
What does the 2022 taste like?
The winemaker notes Meyer lemon, Asian pear, acacia, brioche, camomile, honey, and caramel.
How was it made?
It was barrel-fermented with native yeast, minimally handled, and bottled unfined and unfiltered.
When should Cuvée Susan 2022 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2023-2032. Within that arc, the peak window is 2025-2028. The full arc is the broader period the wine may drink well; the peak window is when it is most likely to show its best balance. Storage, fill level, cork condition, and preference can shift the decision. Taste before adding more air or holding the rest.