It is my pleasure to share some of California’s most outstanding, tnsion-filled Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Following in the esteemed lines of Ridge and Mount Eden, Rhys Vineyards produces from some extreme vineyard sites that has slopes which range up to a 40% grade.
The founder of Rhys Vineyards, Kevin Harvey, had a successful software career prior to stating his winery. He began planting Pinot Noir in his backyard near the Santa Cruz Mountains AVA and has had his first vintage in 2004. These are amazing new wines by Rhys from the warm 2022 vintage. The wines show a marvelous combination of body, flavor density and beautiful tension throughout the drinking experience.
I particularly love the 2022 Rhys ‘Mt. Pajaro’ Chardonnay (OB, 95) which is a knockout, fresh bottling with plenty of body. Learn more about this incredible new lineup of wines at https://rhysvineyards.com Here are the exciting new wines by Rhys Vineyards
2022 Rhys Vineyard ‘Mt. Pajaro Vineyard’ Chardonnay- Another outstanding edition of this wine, the 2022 Rhys Vineyard ‘Mt. Pajaro Vineyard’ Chardonnay comes from this Santa Cruz Mountains location that has a strong ocean influence from Monterrey Bay. Vines are set on shallow clay soils. The combination of weight and tension really shines, as rich melon and Meyer lemon cream flavors mingle well with oyster shell and shades of lychee and Macadamia nut on the palate. Drink 2025-2035- 95
2022 Rhys ‘Horseshoe Vineyard’ Pinot Noir- A gorgeous wine from this warmer vintage, the 2022 Rhys ‘Horseshoe Vineyard’ Pinot Noir was sourced from 13 different clonal selections, as this was stored for 18 months in French oak before bottling. Wafts of black truffle shavings and wild blackberry combine with tobacco and damp soils on the nose. The palate is plush and lively with bright acidity despite the obvious heat of the vintage. Offering great length, enjoy now and over the next fifteen years to come. Drink 2025-2040- 95
2022 Rhys ‘Mt. Pajaro Vineyard’ Pinot Noir- The brilliant 2022 Rhys ‘Mt. Pajaro Vineyard’ comes from this location set on rocky soils. Stored for 18 months in French oak, this has beautiful freshness and verve, with a knockout combination of black and red florals on the nose alongside salty soil and rich dark fruit accents. The palate is plush and seamless with great flavor density and bright acidity that brings you back to the glass for more enjoyment. Drink 2025-2040- 95