Acidity and structure take the lead in this bottling, and it s a bottling you will want to set aside in your cellar in the long haul white area. Delicate aromas of golden apple, pear and white flowers attract and the palate’s acidic pop punches hard a present, but it will soften beautifully over time, leaving a truly elegant wine that will dazzle at ten years of age. If you decide to open it near term, decant well and savor across a few hours as it opens up. Another “wow” offering from Rhys Vineyards.
95 Rich Cook
Rhys Vineyards, Santa Cruz Mountains (Central Coast, California) Horseshoe Vineyard Chardonnay 2022 ($125)
By Rich Cook
