Rhys Vineyards Horseshoe Vineyard Chardonnay, Santa Cruz Mountains, USA 2017 Azienda Vitivinicola Du Cropio but it lacks fruit richness

but it lacks fruit richness

blackberries and cassis

pastry and almond cream

The 2022 Frédéric Magnien Les Borniques Chambolle-Musigny Premier Cru shows savory

I like the violet and cassis notes here mingling with mulberries and purple plums

Rhys Vineyards Horseshoe Vineyard Chardonnay, Santa Cruz Mountains, USA 2017 Azienda Vitivinicola Du Cropio but it lacks fruit richnessOne of the standouts in the lineup, the 2017 Chardonnay Horseshoe Vineyard has stunning complexity paired with richness, depth, and precision. Fabulous notes of white peach, tart pineapple, salty minerality, and white flowers all flow to a medium to full bodied, racy Chardonnay with terrific concentration, high yet integrated acidity, and a great finish. It's going to need 4 5 years of bottle age, but its a brilliant wine. 97 Pts Jeb Dunnuck