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Producer
Rhys Vineyards
Vintage
2021
Grape
Chardonnay
Region
Santa Cruz Mountains, USA
Overview
Cool-climate Santa Cruz Mountains Chardonnay from Rhys. Elegant, chalky, citrus-driven, and mineral.
Tasting Notes
“Nose: Lemon curd, baked orange, citrus blossom, pear, hazelnut. Palate: Chalky and vibrant with lemon cream, citrus pith, green apple, and wet-stone minerality. Finish: Long, precise, and graceful.”
Nose
Lemon curd, baked orange, citrus blossom, pear, hazelnut
Palate
Chalky and vibrant with lemon cream, citrus pith, green apple, and wet-stone minerality
Finish
Long, precise, and graceful
Pairs With
Grilled fish · Roast poultry · Shellfish · Lemon cream pasta · Alpine cheeses
Bottle
$65
Technical Profile
Appellation
Santa Cruz Mountains
Serving Temperature
50-54°F
Bottle Size
750ml
The Story
Rhys Vineyards is a benchmark Santa Cruz Mountains producer known for precise, cool-climate Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.
The Vineyard
The Santa Cruz Mountains combine coastal influence, elevation, and rocky soils, producing Chardonnay with acidity and mineral tension.
Winemaking
The wine is crafted in a restrained style focused on site expression, texture, and acidity rather than heavy oak.
Aging Potential
Drink now through 2032.
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