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Bottle of Rhys Vineyards Santa Cruz Mountains Chardonnay 2021-White Wine-Flatiron SF

Rhys Vineyards Santa Cruz Mountains Chardonnay 2021

White Wine from California, United States
by Rhys Vineyards
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Rhys Vineyards’ 2021 Santa Cruz Mountains Chardonnay is sourced from high-elevation vineyards with granite and shale soils, including Horseshoe and Alpine Vineyards. Organically farmed and hand-harvested, the fruit is fermented with native yeasts and aged in ~20% new French oak with extended lees contact.

The wine is taut and mineral-driven, showing citrus, green apple, and saline lift with firm structure and long aging potential. A benchmark Chardonnay from California’s coastal mountains.

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Rhys Vineyards is a winery based in Santa Cruz that focuses on producing Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Syrah from some of California’s most unique and expressive vineyards. They are constantly on the hunt for exciting rocky soils that exist within the mountainous, cool, coastal climate zone. Over the last 15 years they have cultivated seven estate vineyards, six in the Santa Cruz Mountains and one in Anderson Valley, each of which is capable of producing uniquely compelling, distinctive, soil driven wine.

Professional Reviews

Antonio Galloni

AG 92
"The 2021 Chardonnay (Santa Cruz Mountains) is a gorgeous appellation level wine, and also a wine that will drink well with minimal cellaring, unlike most of the 2021s. Lemon confit, marzipan, dried flowers and chamomile all grace this soft, open-knit Chardonnay from Rhys. Bright saline notes extend the super-expressive finish. Terrific." -Antonio Galloni

Robert Parker

RP 93
"The 2021 Chardonnay Santa Cruz Mountains is a peek at the stellar produce of Rhys's 2021 single-vineyard white wines. The nose opens with fresh, racy aromas of sea spray, lemon curd and Granny Smith apple. The mid-palate displays a level of creamy richness that takes substantial cellaring to unlock in the rest of the lineup. The signature tension and angularity of the Rhys style are present, albeit with a welcomed softness and generosity of texture. Readers holding this admirable array of wines should start here and hold off on the single-site wines for at least a few more years." -Matthew Luczy

Decanter

D 94
"A beautifully elegant Chardonnay comes from the high Santa Cruz Mountains vineyard of Mt Pajaro. The aromatic profile is classic. Pretty stone notes follow a concentration of honeyed floral suggestions. While smoked citrus peel and sea spray all play a part. The well-knit palate offers sappy lemon cream notes, citrus pith, and candied orange peel. Still, its crystalline beauty and elegance lie in the filigreed mineral character, petrichor, crushed chalk and wet limestone. Energetic and lively while also fine and delicate."

Wine Spectator

WS 92
"Bright and distinctive, with notes of tangerine, orange blossoms and lemon curd that show a hint of toasted sesame. Offers aromatic details of fennel, nutmeg and dried ginger, with a note of sea spray and a long, expressive finish." -MaryAnn Worobiec

Wine Enthusiast

WE 95
"The textural component to this wine, and all of those from Rhys, is worth the price alone. The nose starts with aromas of lemon curd, baked orange and a light nutty tone before the palate's chalky texture engages the entire mouth as citrus flavors abound." -Matt Kettmann

What importer Rosenthal Wine Merchant has to say about this wine...

100% Chardonnay
Sourced from Mt. Pajaro, Alpine and Horseshoe (all Santa Cruz Mountain AVA)
Elevations ranging from 717′-1400′. The clones are Hyde, Old Wente and Mt. Eden
Various soil types such as Pursisima Shale, Decomposed Butano Sandstone and Monterey formation with intermingled limestone
Hand-harvested
Native yeast fermentation
Whole clusters are pressed in barrel where it is fermented
Aged 12 months in 15% new French oak and 6 months in stainless steel
12% ABV

Details

  • Grape Variety

    Chardonnay

  • Vintage

    2021

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Sustainable

  • Style

    Earthy , Minerally

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Full Bodied