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Rhys Vineyards, Chardonnay Mt. Pajaro Vineyard, 2017

White Wine from Other California, United States
by Rhys Vineyards

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From the cool, elevated slopes of the Mt. Pajaro Vineyard, Rhys Vineyards’ Chardonnay 2017 is a stunning example of how California’s coastal climate can produce wines of both richness and finesse. Known for their meticulous vineyard management and precision winemaking, Rhys has crafted a Chardonnay that strikes a perfect balance between power and elegance.

The nose bursts with bright citrus—lemon zest and lime—joined by crisp green apple and a hint of stone fruit. There’s a touch of oak that adds complexity, giving the wine a layer of toasted almonds and vanilla. On the palate, it’s full-bodied but lively, with a creamy texture that’s lifted by vibrant acidity. The wine’s minerality shines through, offering a refreshing finish that lingers with a subtle, clean salinity.

This Chardonnay pairs beautifully with roasted poultry, shellfish, or creamy pasta dishes. Mt. Pajaro Chardonnay 2017 is a wine that embodies both the elegance of a Burgundy-inspired style and the unique, expressive character of California’s cool-climate terroir. Whether enjoyed now or cellared for a few more years, it promises continued development and complexity.

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Professional Reviews

Antonio Galloni

AG 92
"The 2017 Chardonnay Mt. Pajaro Vineyard is soft, supple and engaging, with lovely tangerine peel, almond, dried flower and herb notes. This level of complexity is just remarkable for a wine from young vines in its first commercial release. I can't wait to see what future vintages hold." -Vinous

Robert Parker

RP 92
"The Mt. Pajaro vineyard was planted in 2010, and the 2017 Chardonnay Mt. Pajaro Vineyard marks the first time Rhys has bottled this as a single vineyard designate. Along with the Horseshoe and Alpine vineyard Chardonnays, fruit was picked both before and after the Labor Day heat wave. "It's less clear, that character," winemaker Jeff Brinkman says of the Chardonnays versus the Pinot Noirs this vintage. The Mt. Pajaro opens with delicate notions of orange blossom, warm hay, spring honey, pie crust and hints of baking spice with loads of ripe orchard and peachy fruit at the core, plus stone and creamy notions. Light to medium-bodied, it's intense, lively and minerally in the mouth with juicy acidity and a long, refreshing finish."

What importer Skurnik Wines has to say about this wine...

• 100% Chardonnay
• Mt. Pajaro Vineyard (Santa Cruz Mountains AVA)
• Clonal selection is Hyde, Old Wente and Dijon. The vineyard has an elevation of 717′-980′
• The soil type of Miocene and Oligocene (Brown and black shale and sandstone)
• Hand-harvested
• Native yeast fermentation
• Whole clusters were pressed into barrels where they were fermented. No racking or battonage.
• Aged 12 months in 15% new French oak and then 6 months in stainless steel
• 12.7% ABV

Details

  • Grape Variety

    Chardonnay

  • Vintage

    2017

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Organic

  • Style

    Elegant , Silky

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Light Bodied

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