2013 Rhys Vineyards Horseshoe Vineyard Chardonnay, Santa Cruz Mountains

Description

2013 Rhys Vineyards Horseshoe Vineyard Chardonnay, Santa Cruz Mountains

Rhys Vineyards Horseshoe Vineyard Chardonnay shows the trademark white flower and firm stone fruit character wrapped in a fresh, precise and mineral-laden package. Expect this wine to evolve beautifully over many years.

Critical Acclaim

94 Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate

My favorite of the latest release Chardonnays, the 2013 Chardonnay Horseshoe Vineyard is a screaming effort that got a few wows in the notes. More ripe and rounded than the Alpine Vineyard (at the moment anyways, as Kevin commented that this Cuvee continues to pick up more and more focus with bottle age), its light/medium gold color is followed by tons of ripe white peach and orchard fruits, toasted nuts, crushed rock and white flowers. Rounded, concentrated and rich on the palate, yet with vibrant underlying acidity that cuts through the finish, give it a year or two in the cellar and enjoy bottles through 2025+.