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2013 Rhys Chardonnay Alpine Vineyard
Chardonnay
- USA
- California
- Santa Cruz Mountains
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Community Tasting Notes 127
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rosenst1 wrote: 93 points
February 1, 2024 - PnP. Medium light greenish gold. Nose of citrus and mineral. On the palate this is more orchard fruit driven with a lovely roundness to the fruit and finishes with good acidity. The balance is spot-on; would be more likely to think Old World given the restraint and lack of oak influence. One of the best Rhys Chards I've tasted. Will last a few more years but likely at peak.
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drrobvino wrote: 93 points
October 24, 2023 - Last had this wine about 4.5 yrs ago, this wine is shining and quite nice.
Orchard fruits, some citrus, roasted nuts, and sage.
Nicely supportive acidity, drink through 2028+. -
Bakerbd Likes this wine: 92 points
July 30, 2023 - Slightly flinty, Meyer lemon, med body and med + avid, balanced
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BigTex22 wrote:
July 26, 2023 - Cork showed signs of leakage. Tastes a little off but still developing. Will let it warm up a bit and hope it settles down.
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Richard P Howden Likes this wine: 91 points
July 13, 2023 - Last bottle, still charming taut and energetic. After drinking a lot of Chablis lately I was really surprised at the richness of this wine. Pretty tasty.
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By John Gilman
Jul/Aug 2015, Issue #58, The Summer of 2015’s Fine Assortment of Traditionalist and Neo-Classical American Wines(Rhys Vineyards “Alpine Vineyard” Chardonnay (Santa Cruz Mountains)) Subscribe to see review text.
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 2013
- Type White
- Producer Rhys
- Varietal Chardonnay
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard Alpine Vineyard
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Santa Cruz Mountains
- Appellation Santa Cruz Mountains
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 54 (2%)
- In Cellars 977 (43%)
- Consumed 1,220 (54%)
Food Pairing
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- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- AppellationSanta Cruz Mountains
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