2022 Rhys Santa Cruz Mountains Chardonnay [JS95][WA94][V92][WS92]

Producer: Rhys Vineyards  
Region: Santa Cruz Mountains, California 
Varietal: Chardonnay  
Year: 2022  

James Suckling, 95 Points 

"Wow, a vivid, mouthwatering white with great breadth and depth on a surprisingly light body. So layered, rich and concentrated, lush in texture yet also lively and buoyant from acidity at the same time. Starts with lemon blossom aromas, then Bosc pears, lemon curd and mineral flavors that linger in the finish." 

Wine Advocate, 94 Points 

"Always a fantastic value, the 2022 Chardonnay Santa Cruz Mountains overperforms to another level in this vintage. The nose opens on a delicate note, continuously gaining mineral intensity and floral accents over a sturdy core of green and yellow fruits. The palate is beautifully focused and pure, with a layered, multidimensional finish and impressive length and structure." 

Vinous, 92 Points 

"The 2022 Chardonnay (Santa Cruz Mountains) is generous and inviting. This is a pretty creamy, resonant style for the Santa Cruz Mountains, but it works quite well, especially for an appellation bottling meant to be approachable on release. Lemon confit, marzipan, spice and yellow flowers all build as the 2022 shows off its resonant, ample personality." 

Wine Spectator, 92 Points 

"Sleek and precise, with pear, Honeycrisp apple and lemon zest flavors, plus notes of orange zest and tangerine, all on a mouthwatering frame, where the acidity provides an appealing backbone. Crunchy sea salt and dried lemon thyme details linger." 

Alcohol: 13% 

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