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Santa Cruz Mountains Chardonnay Bottle

Santa Cruz Mountains Chardonnay2021

Rhys VineyardsSanta Cruz Mountains, California

$50

/750ml

2021 Retail Average

92

/100

2021 Pro Rating

Santa Cruz Mountains Chardonnay 2021 Vintage Overview

2021 OVERVIEW

Lithe yet quietly powerful, the 2021 Rhys Vineyards Santa Cruz Mountains Chardonnay layers zesty citrus and green apple with hints of almond cream, florals and gentle spice, all framed by a saline edge that keeps the generous mid-palate feeling poised and energetic. Texture is a highlight here: silky and creamy without heaviness, finishing long, bright and subtly savory. This vintage feels particularly accessible young, while still echoing the structure and tension typical of Rhys whites.

Drinking Window
2023 2029
Pairings

Dungeness crab with drawn butter; Roast chicken with lemon and thyme; Seared halibut with fennel and herb salad

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Wine Profile
WhiteChardonnay