This chardonnay seems disjointed, as though the acidity was an afterthought, coming through on the back end and not in sync with the fruit. But the fruit is subtle in a very enjoyable way - mellow but present with slight notes of citrus, almond and honeysuckle blossom.
Honestly, I have never been a huge fan of these earlier Rhys chards but it was clear that they were improving every year. And what they are doing has paid off - I think the chards produced in the last 7 or so years have been incredible and get better every year.
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2018 Goodfellow Family Cellars Chardonnay Whistling Ridge Vineyard
3/18/2022 - madeiradog Likes this wine: 92 Points
Wonderful nose with hints of marzipan and flint. Great balance and finish.
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2009 Rhys Chardonnay Horseshoe Vineyard
3/25/2020 - madeiradog wrote: 88 Points
This chardonnay seems disjointed, as though the acidity was an afterthought, coming through on the back end and not in sync with the fruit. But the fruit is subtle in a very enjoyable way - mellow but present with slight notes of citrus, almond and honeysuckle blossom.
Honestly, I have never been a huge fan of these earlier Rhys chards but it was clear that they were improving every year. And what they are doing has paid off - I think the chards produced in the last 7 or so years have been incredible and get better every year.
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2009 Rivers-Marie Chardonnay B. Thieriot Vineyard
3/22/2020 - madeiradog wrote: flawed
No rating for this as it is clearly starting to oxidize. Still hanging on to the fruit but definitely notes of sherry and almond. Drink up
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