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2007 Rhys Chardonnay Alpine Vineyard
Chardonnay
- USA
- California
- Santa Cruz Mountains
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Community Tasting Notes 80
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leadpencil wrote: 94 points
February 24, 2023 - Medium bodied. Lemon curd and limestone
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fisk15 wrote: 92 points
August 26, 2022 - Deep gold color, apple, orange peel, toasty oak notes. Very good.
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WetRock wrote:
July 3, 2022 - Patience is paying off. These are starting to blossom. No coaxing or wondering needed. This one showed a marked flinty character after a couple hours of air. Otherwise its a forwardly expressive now, showing fresh apples, citrus rind, nougat and hints of tropical fruits. Its really cut from its own cloth, not exactly showing like a more valley centered Chardonnay we are used to. But I wouldn't really call it Burgundian either. Quite good.
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fredb Likes this wine:
June 9, 2022 - Initially a deep gold color that quickly turns more of a honeyed hue. Aromas of butterscotch, lemon, and buttered popcorn. Palate has striking lemon/grapefruit tartness that pervades from start to finish. Grilled pineapple, mango, grapefruit, lemon, some toasted hazelnut notes show up in the palate over time. The finish is medium-long. This held steady for several hours over which it was consumed. Strong showing and worth the patience. Drink.
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jfkwines wrote: 95 points
June 8, 2022 - Insane golden hue. Like others below I was concerned of the cork but a quci cheese cloth strain into a small decanter and we were good to go. Mango, lemon, a little goldenrod. Paired beatuifully with raw oysters and large shrimp ( not cocktail sauce though) . Drink for an epic white or hold altough I am not sure how much more aging is going to occur
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By Josh Raynolds
May/June 2009, IWC Issue #144 (link)(Rhys Vineyards Chardonnay Alpine Vineyard Santa Cruz Mountains) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Richard Jennings
9/17/2011 (link) 94 points(Rhys Chardonnay Alpine Vineyard) Light lemon yellow color; lovely, tart lemon, lemon rind, mineral, oyster jus nose; gorgeous, tart lemon, mineral, oyster jus palate with medium acidity; medium-plus finish
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By Richard Jennings
10/21/2010 (link) 92 points(Rhys Chardonnay Alpine Vineyard) Very light lemon yellow color; nice creamy, lemon, mineral nose; tasty, tight, tart lemon, mineral palate with depth; medium-plus finish 92+ pts.
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By Richard Jennings
7/4/2010 (link) 92 points(Rhys Chardonnay Alpine Vineyard) Light yellow color; floral, lemon cream, lemon curd nose; tasty, rich, but poised, tart citrus, lemon, mineral palate; medium-plus finish 92+ pts.
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2007
- 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 1 (0%)
- In Cellars 169 (31%)
- Consumed 369 (68%)
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- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- AppellationSanta Cruz Mountains
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