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.
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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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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.
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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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8/3/2023 - kabert Likes this wine: 94 Points
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.
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11/30/2021 - dougie Likes this wine: 95 Points
Stunning. Grew over time. Wow
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10/24/2021 - xwine wrote:
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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7/31/2021 - jlm wrote:
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.
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6/8/2021 - jfkwines wrote: 94 Points
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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