Bring along the "belle of the ball" to your dinner gatherings and festive get-togethers and impress your dining companions with the beauty of our beloved Napa wine, HDV Belle Cousine. Named in honour of Pamela Fairbanks de Villaine, Larry Hyde's charming cousin; and wife of Aubert De Villaine of the Domaine de la Romanee Conti, the Belle Cousine is the embodiment of finesse and elegance with power, drawing admiration for its great balance and astonishing depth and purity.
Mix and Match a case of 12 bottles and receive a Complimentary Bottle of HDV Californio Syrah 2014 worth $120 (Rated 92 pt by Antonio Galloni)
HDV Belle Cousine 2012 @$110 nett
JS 93: Aromas of currants, fresh herbs and walnuts with hints of cedar. Full body, silky and refined tannins and a fresh and clean finish. Pretty Bordeaux blend. Drink now. -James Suckling
HDV Belle Cousine 2013 @$110 nett
Pretty blackberry and blackcurrant notes on the nose are brightened by a pinch of spice. In the glass, a clean black fruit core fills the mouth, warmed by layers of mocha, earth and subtle hints of mint and cigar box. Very firm, polished fine-grained tannins provide structure and extraordinary persistence, with promises of even greater length in time. Even in its youth, this wine is fresh, deep and harmonious, with characteristic 2013 power and grace. It should age exceptionally well. -Stéphane Vivier, Winemaker
HDV Belle Cousine 2014 @$110 nett
AG 94: The 2014 Belle Cousine is a Merlot/Cabernet Sauvignon blend from Hyde. Dark, pliant and inviting, the 2014 opens with a compelling range of floral and savory aromatics. Dark cherry, plum, lavender, violet and licorice infuse this deep, fleshy wine. The tannins need at least a few years in bottle to soften, but the purity and vibrancy of the fruit is striking. Put simply, the 2014 is absolutely delicious. -Antonio Galloni