Rhys Vineyards Santa Cruz Mountains Chardonnay 2022 NO20231101 Drink it now with food

Drink it now with food or hold it a few years

The 2021 shows the depth and complexity that comes from calcareous clay soils and 25+ year-old vines

The family has been in Monzingen for over 250 years

part in small barrique—arriving creamy and round with subtle toasty notes and a beautifully balanced finish

Excellent with savory dishes like grilled mushrooms

Rhys Vineyards Santa Cruz Mountains Chardonnay 2022 NO20231101 Drink it now with foodHigh 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.