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2018 Rhys Mt. Pajaro Vineyard Chardonnay, 500ml

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April 7, 2024 - $26

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RATINGS

94Vinous / IWC

...a powerful, deep wine with a sense of structure that recalls a red wine. A huge core of fruit give the 2018 a feeling of virile intensity.

93Jeb Dunnuck

A classic, mineral-laced white...lots of salty, citrus fruits, notes of honeysuckle and white flowers, medium-bodied richness, and a juicy, balanced, elegant texture...beautifully done...

92+ John Gilman

...lovely on both the nose and palate...refined aromatic constellation of apple, pear, stony soil tones, a gentle touch of honeysuckle and vanillin oak. On the palate the wine is bright, crisp and full, with outstanding depth at the core, excellent cut and grip and fine length and backend energy on the complex and perfectly balanced finish...has outstanding intensity of flavor on the palate and very impressive lift on the finish.

18Jancis Robinson

Aromas lean more floral and mineral as notes of white flowers and grapefruit pith suffuse the nose, while the body of the wine is all grapefruit and pomelo. Citrus pith lingers in the finish, with filigreed acidity that gains power as the wine finishes. Mouth-watering...

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, Chardonnay

This white variety originated in Burgundy, but is now grown around the world. Its flexibility to thrive in many regions translates to wide flavor profile in the market. Chardonnay is commonly used in making Champagne and sparkling wines.