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2008 Rhys Chardonnay Alpine Vineyard

Chardonnay

  • USA
  • California
  • Santa Cruz Mountains
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Community Tasting Notes 108

  • kabert Likes this wine: 94 points

    August 3, 2023 - Dynamite! Like Lemon meringue pie, with tart lemon, some creamy singed notes, and flaky crust. The constant tart acidity was really the game changer, giving this a pure and lively personality. My only bottle of the ‘08, but yet another liquid seal of approval for Rhys Alpine.

    1 person found this helpful Comment
  • dougie Likes this wine: 95 points

    November 30, 2021 - Stunning. Grew over time. Wow

  • xwine wrote:

    October 24, 2021 - Flat out terrific! I try not to make comparisons with California chardonnay and white Burgundy, but it was hard not to with this. Pitch perfect wine, with a creamy texture, excellent acidity, and a long, complex finish.

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  • jlm wrote:

    July 31, 2021 - Dark straw. Other recent notes describe this well. There's depth and richness without being big and mouthfilling, and excellent, even bright, acidity and mineral cut. The finish is energetic and long. Compared to a recent '07 Alpine Chard, this was not as complex on the nose or palate. But it also seemed like it was drinking considerably younger. I would expect this to continue to develop over the next few years and will hold my remaining bottle for some time.

  • jfkwines wrote: 94 points

    June 8, 2021 - Wow, such richness, and various flavors. There was butterscotch, there was slight citrus and honeysuckle, there was a hint of oak and vanilla. Enjoyed ove a few hours, never got to warm and that lept the texture full on the mouth and the color was an amzing golden. I can't recommend drinking this any later than RIGHT NOW, lol. Seriously enjoy this wine this summer/fall and I think you will be glad you did

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  • By John Gilman
    Sep/Oct 2010, Issue #29, In Search of California’s New and Old Schools of Terroir

    (Rhys Vineyards “Alpine Vineyard” Chardonnay) Subscribe to see review text.

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  • By Josh Raynolds
    May/June 2010, IWC Issue #150 (link)

    (Rhys Vineyards Chardonnay Alpine Vineyard Santa Cruz Mountains) Subscribe to see review text.

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  • By Richard Jennings
    12/27/2012 (link) 95 points

    (Rhys Chardonnay Alpine Vineyard) Light lemon yellow color; appealing, ripe lemon, white jasmine, tart pear nose; rich, creamy textured, tart lemon, white jasmine, mineral palate; medium-plus finish 95+ points

Wine Definition

  • Vintage 2008
  • 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 6 (1%)
  • In Cellars 227 (33%)
  • Consumed 457 (66%)

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Fresh Blue Crab Cakes, Gazpacho, Poke, Shrimp

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