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Notes of: Green Apple

Notes of: Grapefruit

Notes of: Pear

Notes of: Clove

Notes of: Honey

Notes of: Lemon

Rhys Vineyards

Rhys Vineyards Santa Cruz Mountains Chardonnay

Australia, McLaren Vale

White wine

4.3

Expert Rating

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WINE DESCRIPTION

Rhys Vineyards Santa Cruz Mountains Chardonnay is a standout offering from the esteemed Rhys Vineyards in California. Grown in the renowned Santa Cruz Mountains appellation, this Chardonnay showcases the unique terroir of the region. The vineyard features cool-climate influences, including foggy mornings and coastal breezes, which impart elegance and freshness to the grapes. With meticulous winemaking techniques, including hand harvesting and minimal intervention, the true character of the Chardonnay grape is preserved. The resulting wine is a beautiful balance of vibrant fruit, crisp acidity, and subtle oak influence. Rhys Vineyards Santa Cruz Mountains Chardonnay exemplifies the finesse and complexity that make this winery and appellation so highly regarded.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This Rhys Vineyards Santa Cruz Mountains Chardonnay is a delightful white wine, bursting with aromas of ripe pear, honeysuckle, and lemon zest. On the palate, this wine is incredibly balanced, with flavors of tropical fruit, citrus, and a hint of oak.The finish is long and smooth, with a pleasant toasted almond character. This is an enjoyable and complex wine that will pair perfectly with a variety of dishes.

EXPERT RATING

4.3

DRINKING WINDOW

Now

2046

Profile

Sweetness:

Almost dry

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

Moderate

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Mildly aromatic

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Generous

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Lean

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

No tannin

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (1)

Chardonnay

ORIGINS

Winery: Rhys Vineyards

Region: McLaren Vale

McLaren Vale is an important wine-producing region in the Fleurieu Peninsula, south of Australian. It is renowned for its award-winning Shiraz, as well as other grape varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, Mourvedre, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. McLaren Vale has a long and proud history of winemaking, with the first vines planted in the region in 1838. The region’s first commercial winery, Bleasdale, was established in 1850, and the region has been producing quality wines ever since. In the early 1900s, McLaren Vale was one of the most important wine regions in Australia, and it continues to be a major player in the Australian wine industry today.

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