Rhys Vineyards Santa Cruz Mountains Chardonnay, California, USA 2021 Oestrich fragrant citrus blossoms

fragrant citrus blossoms

With chocolate and spice flavors

with indigenous yeasts selected from their own vineyards and matured in used French oak barrels for six months but not for 100% of the volume

the tannins are finely grained

20% Clairette and 15% Bourboulenc

Rhys Vineyards Santa Cruz Mountains Chardonnay, California, USA 2021 Oestrich fragrant citrus blossomsThe textural component to this wine, and all of those from Rhys, is worth the price alone. The nose starts with aromas of lemon curd, baked orange and a light nutty tone before the palate's chalky texture engages the entire mouth as citrus flavors abound. 95 Pts Wine Enthusiast