Rhys Vineyards Santa Cruz Mountains Chardonnay 2022 CS20230516 elegant finish of ripe citrus

elegant finish of ripe citrus and light brioche

and Souzao—aged in large barrels before bottling

and a lingering finish

this Alban-clone Syrah from Santa Lucia Highlands has matured into something extraordinary

A worthy sipping tequila

Rhys Vineyards Santa Cruz Mountains Chardonnay 2022 CS20230516 elegant finish of ripe citrusHigh on the Alpine Vineyard's exposed western slope, where chalky Purisima soils meet Pacific cooling, Chardonnay achieves rare elegance. Rhys' natural whole cluster pressing and year long fermentation without racking create a wine floral and aromatic yet grounded by crisp, concentrated fruitlime zest, kiwi, mineral, Anjou pearheld firmly by vivid acidity. Chardonnay that invites contemplation.