RHYS VINEYARDS, CHARDONNAY HORSESHOE VINEYARD 750ML 2021
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Description
RHYS VINEYARDS CHARDONNAY from the Horseshoe Vineyard in California showcases a balanced flavor profile with notes of crisp apple, pear, and subtle minerality. This Chardonnay is characterized by its refreshing acidity and a smooth finish, typical of the cool climate and unique terroir of the region.
This wine pairs excellently with seafood dishes such as grilled salmon or lobster, as well as poultry like roast chicken and creamy pasta dishes. It complements soft cheeses and fresh salads, enhancing a variety of flavors.
Product Details
| Category | Wine |
| Color | White |
| Country | USA |
| Region | California |
| Subregion | Napa Valley |
| Varietal | Chardonnay |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 750 ML |
| Container | Bottle |
| Subdepartment | CALIFORNIA-CHARDONNAY |
Expert Reviews
At the apex of Rhys's outstanding array of Chardonnays, the 2021 Chardonnay Horseshoe Vineyard is a modern classic. The nose unfolds slowly, but steadily ascends from the glass with scents of crushed stones, mandarin rind, pomelo and a subtle crème brûlée richness that hangs in the background. The palate begins coiled and springlike, continuously expanding and adding dimension throughout the three days I spent with it. Simultaneously glossy, broad, angular and tense, it is the most texturally complex of the single-vineyard Chardonnays at this stage. This needs at least another five years in the cellar and should be on the ascent for a decade beyond that. A benchmark wine for the Santa Cruz Mountains.
This wine opens to mildly reduced aromatics of smoky flint followed by mandarin skin, apricot and honeysuckle florals. The palate is rich and a bit rounder than the other Rhys Chardonnays. With fleshy peach and tangerine flavours, the wine offers a great minerality with seafoam salinity, crushed chalk and a finish of fruit-driven depth accented by almond and walnut notes.