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Rhys Vineyards Santa Cruz Mountains Chardonnay Horseshoe Vineyard 2021

White Wine from California, United States
by Rhys Vineyards
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Rhys’ 2021 Horseshoe Vineyard Chardonnay comes from a steep, shale-rich site in the Santa Cruz Mountains, organically farmed and picked by hand. Native yeast fermentation and aging in mostly neutral French oak preserve the vineyard’s mineral tension and coastal character.

This wine is taut and precise, showing citrus, pear skin, wet stone and saline lift. Extended lees aging adds texture without weight. A benchmark mountain Chardonnay built for aging.

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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 97
"The 2021 Chardonnay Horseshoe Vineyard is a powerful, explosive white that demands patience. Crushed rocks, lemon peel, white flowers, mint and slate race across the palate, making a strong first impression. A huge mid-palate of fruit lies beyond, just waiting to unfurl. This tightly-coiled, mineral-drenched Chardonnay will be superb, in a few years' time." -Antonio Galloni

Robert Parker

RP 97
"At the apex of Rhys's outstanding array of Chardonnays, the 2021 Chardonnay Horseshoe Vineyard is a modern classic. The nose unfolds slowly, but steadily ascends from the glass with scents of crushed stones, mandarin rind, pomelo and a subtle crème brûlée richness that hangs in the background. The palate begins coiled and springlike, continuously expanding and adding dimension throughout the three days I spent with it. Simultaneously glossy, broad, angular and tense, it is the most texturally complex of the single-vineyard Chardonnays at this stage. This needs at least another five years in the cellar and should be on the ascent for a decade beyond that. A benchmark wine for the Santa Cruz Mountains." -Matthew Luczy

Decanter

D 92
"This wine opens to mildly reduced aromatics of smoky flint followed by mandarin skin, apricot and honeysuckle florals. The palate is rich and a bit rounder than the other Rhys Chardonnays. With fleshy peach and tangerine flavours, the wine offers a great minerality with seafoam salinity, crushed chalk and a finish of fruit-driven depth accented by almond and walnut notes."

Wine Spectator

WS 92
"Displays a laser beam of intensity, with a core of bright lemony flavors and a touch of yuzu and salted melon notes. Accents of dried flowers, grated ginger and lemon verbena bring aromatic complexity, while savory hints of flint and chalk add a satisfying punctuation mark." -MaryAnn Worobiec

Wine Enthusiast

WE 95
"Crystal-clean aromas of polished river stones and tight Asian pear slices draw the nose into this single-vineyard expression. The palate manages to be extremely delicate and utterly expressive, forcing one to pay attention to appreciate the citrus and crisp melon flavors." -Matt Kettmann

What importer Skurnik Wines has to say about this wine...

100% Chardonnay
Horseshoe Vineyard in the Santa Cruz Mountains
Planted in 2004 with a total of 17.5 acres, Horseshoe Ranch is Rhys’ most beautiful vineyard site
less than 1/2 mile from Alpine vineyard
Wente, Hyde and Mt Eden clones
Monterey shale soils
1,450 – 1,500 ft. in elevation
South facing slope
Fermented in 20% new oak for about a year until dry, no racking or battonage
Aged in tank for an additional 4-6 months before bottling

Details

  • Grape Variety

    Chardonnay

  • Vintage

    2021

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Sustainable

  • Style

    Earthy , Minerally

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Full Bodied