Rhys Vineyards Santa Cruz Mountains Chardonnay 2022 CS20230516 This is not Champagne

This is not Champagne

this Alban-clone Syrah from Santa Lucia Highlands has matured into something extraordinary

Comprising four of our region’s unique sub-districts

medium-bodied wine with fresh acidity

Bittersweet on the palate

Rhys Vineyards Santa Cruz Mountains Chardonnay 2022 CS20230516 This is not ChampagneHigh on the Alpine Vineyard's exposed western slope, where chalky Purisima soils meet Pacific cooling, Chardonnay achieves rare elegance. Rhys' natural whole cluster pressing and year long fermentation without racking create a wine floral and aromatic yet grounded by crisp, concentrated fruitlime zest, kiwi, mineral, Anjou pearheld firmly by vivid acidity. Chardonnay that invites contemplation.