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2018 Rhys Mt. Pajaro Vineyard Chenin Blanc

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January 29, 2023 - $51

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RATINGS

94Vinous / IWC

...fabulous. Pear, dried herb, sage and mint give the Chenin a super appealing savoriness...beautiful and expressive... In a word: divine.

93Jeb Dunnuck

Classy dried citrus, leafy herbs, honeysuckle, and a kiss of minerality all show up on the nose, and it's medium-bodied and has a textured, layered mouthfeel, good acidity, and a great finish...beautifully done...

93John Gilman

...bouquet is deep, ripe and very precise, wafting from the glass in a blend of quince, apple, a bit of lemon peel, gentle notes of lanolin, a fine base of stony soil tones and a topnote of white flowers...deep, full-bodied and zesty, with a fine core of fruit, excellent backend mineral drive and cut, snappy acids and outstanding focus and grip on the long and complex finish.

17.5Jancis Robinson

Smells of Meyer lemon curd and Asian pears. The lemony flavours of pear and apple have a silky texture and bright snap thanks to very good acidity...delivers a significant amount of pleasure...

REGION

United States, California, Santa Cruz Mountains

Santa Cruz Mountains AVA includes high elevation territory in the counties of Santa Clara, Santa Cruz and San Mateo. The AVA follows the coast line from San Francisco to Monterey with elevations from 400 feet to 3,000 feet above sea level. There are 1,500 vineyard acres and the AVA was established in 1981. Despite the challenging terrain in these rugged mountains and hills, highly esteemed wineries have been located here since the early 20th century, when Paul Masson, a Frenchman by birth, started making sparkling wine in the area. By the 1970s vineyards were growing Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Numerous microclimates within the AVA offer viticulturists diverse growing conditions, and many varietals are grown successfully.

TYPE

White Wine, Chenin Blanc

This light-bodied white wine grape has zest and versatility depending on its style. It is grown extensively in South Africa, where wineries produce dry wines. Traditional French Chenin Blancs are sweet. It is closest to Pinot Gris and Sauvignon Blanc.