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White
2016 Rhys Alesia Chardonnay Santa Cruz Mountains
Chardonnay
- USA
- California
- Santa Cruz Mountains
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Community Tasting Notes 50
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jlm wrote:
November 8, 2023 - This continues to drink very well, though it's reticent when opened at fridge temp. Becomes more aromatically expressive and fills out on the palate as it warms and gets some air.
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ginfizz wrote: 91 points
October 31, 2023 - Textbook Santa Cruz Mountains Chard. Citrus, minerals, crisp and on the more delicate side this vintage, steely fruit on the palate with hints of unripe pear, green apple, lemon, and the empty glass hints at a lovely toffee fragrance at the finish. Medium length, changed little over 4 days. If you like them delicate and crisp with some subtle nuance, this is it! Delicious.
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Aravind Asok wrote:
December 27, 2022 - Pop and pour. I was mildly shocked about how well this showed. On the nose: bright meyer lemon, lime, vanilla, soft almond, and citrus leaf. On the palate: lovely acidity, loads of limestone minerality, lemon, grapefruit, mineral oil, and lovely density on the finish. Wow. Stunning.
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jlm wrote:
August 30, 2022 - I thought this was drinking very well. Shy on the nose and brisk/crisp on the palate when first opened, but with some air and as it warmed up, it opened to show more nuance: better delineated fruit and some nuttiness on the nose, and more fleshed out fruit on the palate. Still bright and tangy, but with enough heft to balance that. Really nice, classic Chardonnay without any gussying up.
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Golf_Wine Likes this wine: 88 points
March 19, 2022 - Last bottle 18 months ago drank much much better. This bottle drinks like a tired version of that bottle. Not as crisp and bright as that one. I say drink up.
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 2016
- Type White
- Producer Rhys Alesia
- Varietal Chardonnay
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard n/a
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Santa Cruz Mountains
- Appellation Santa Cruz Mountains
- UPC Code 7090027149830
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 13 (1%)
- In Cellars 390 (39%)
- Consumed 588 (59%)
Food Pairing
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Who Likes This Wine
93% Like It 15 votes
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- VarietyChardonnay
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- AppellationSanta Cruz Mountains
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