Rhys Vineyards Santa Cruz Mountains Chardonnay 2022

Name: Rhys Vineyards Santa Cruz Mountains Chardonnay 2022
Brand: Skurnik Wines West [SWW]
SKU: SF-4-SWW--120225-40
Price: 44.99 USD
Availability: InStock

$44⁹⁹

High on the Alpine Vineyard's exposed western slope, where chalky Purisima soils meet Pacific cooling, Chardonnay achieves rare elegance. Rhys' natural whole-cluster pressing and year-long fermentation without racking create a wine floral and aromatic yet grounded by crisp, concentrated fruit—lime zest, kiwi, mineral, Anjou pear—held firmly by vivid acidity. Chardonnay that invites contemplation.

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Robert Parker

94 points

"Always a fantastic value, the 2022 Chardonnay Santa Cruz Mountains overperforms to another level in this vintage. The nose opens on a delicate note, continuously gaining mineral intensity and floral accents over a sturdy core of green and yellow fruits. The palate is beautifully focused and pure, with a layered, multidimensional finish and impressive length and structure." —Matthew Luczy

More about Rhys Vineyards

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.

Wine Details

Grape Variety

Chardonnay
Vintage

2022
Size

750ml
Farming Practice

Sustainable
Style

Earthy , Minerally
Sweetness

Dry
Body

Full Bodied

Flatiron's Take

From the Importer

Skurnik Wines

100% ChardonnaySourced from Mt. Pajaro, Alpine and Horseshoe (all Santa Cruz Mountain AVA)Elevations ranging from 717′-1400′. The clones are Hyde, Old Wente and Mt. EdenVarious soil types such as Pursisima Shale, Decomposed Butano Sandstone and Monterey formation with intermingled limestoneHand-harvestedNative yeast fermentationWhole clusters are pressed in barrel where it is fermentedAged 15 months in 3 year old French oak and 6 months in stainless steel13.3% ABV