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Rhys Vineyards

Rhys Vineyards Horseshoe Vineyard Chardonnay

Name: Rhys Vineyards Horseshoe Vineyard Chardonnay
Brand: Rhys Vineyards
Price: 125 USD
Rating: 4.25 (0 reviews)

United States, North Coast California

White wine

4.3

Expert Rating

4.3

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WINE DESCRIPTION

Rhys Vineyards Horseshoe Vineyard Chardonnay is a premium wine produced by Rhys Vineyards, a renowned winery in California. The grapes for this wine are sourced from the Horseshoe Vineyard, which is located in the Santa Cruz Mountains appellation. The vineyard features steep slopes and a unique soil composition, which imparts distinct flavors and aromas to the wine. The winemaking process involves minimal intervention, with the use of native yeasts and oak barrels for fermentation and aging. The resulting wine is a complex and elegant Chardonnay, with notes of citrus, stone fruit, and minerality. It has a balanced acidity and a long, lingering finish, making it a perfect choice for wine enthusiasts who appreciate a refined and nuanced style of wine.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This Rhys Vineyards Horseshoe Vineyard Chardonnay is an elegant, medium-bodied white wine with notes of stone fruit, citrus, and oak.On the palate, it has a creamy texture, with ripe flavors of melon and lemon peel, balanced by a wonderful acidity and a long, creamy finish. The oak is subtle, but adds a nice complexity to this well-structured wine. Enjoy this wine with fresh seafood dishes or creamy cheeses.

EXPERT RATING

4.3

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Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

Moderate

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Fragrant

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Rich

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Searing

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Silky

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (1)

Chardonnay

ORIGINS

Winery: Rhys Vineyards

Region: North Coast California

The North Coast of California boasts some of the most renowned vineyards and wineries in the world. Located in the northern part of the state, the North Coast is home to the Napa Valley, Sonoma County, and Mendocino County, all of which are recognised for their exceptional wines. The North Coast of California has a long and storied history of winemaking, dating back to the mid-1800s. The region was first planted with vines by Spanish missionaries, who planted Mission grapes in the area. In the late 1800s, Italian immigrants began to settle in the region, bringing with them their own grape varieties and winemaking techniques. By the early 1900s, the North Coast had become a major wine-producing region, with many of the wineries still in operation today.

CUSTOMER RATING

4.3

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