- Practicing Biodynamic
- 100% Chardonnay
- Bearwallow Vineyard (Anderson Valley AVA)
- Elevation is 300′-600′ and the clones are Hyde, Old Wente and Dijon
- The soil is Bearwallow-Wolfey topsoils that range from 10″-25″. Below that is Franciscan Complex, fractured shale, quartz an sandstone
- Hand-harvested
- Native yeast fermentation
- Whole cluster pressed into barrel for fermentation
- Aged 12 months in 15% new French oak and then 6 months in stainless steel
- 12.5% ABV
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2018
Country:
United States
Region:
California
Appellation:
Anderson Valley
Variety:
Chardonnay
Color:
White
Farming Practice:
Practicing Biodynamic
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | US-RHY-30-18 | 12/750ml |
Resources
Press & Reviews
Jeb Dunnuck
Score
92+
Date
2020-09-09
"Coming from a site in the Anderson Valley, the 2018 Chardonnay Bearwallow Vineyard shows its normal Burgundian style and has a gorgeous perfume of crushed citrus, lemon curd, white flowers, and salty minerality. Complex and nuanced aromatically, it hits the palate with a racy, steely texture that carries good concentration and mid-palate density, bright acidity, and a saliva-inducing finish. As with the 2017, it needs a solid 3-4 years of bottle age and should drink nicely over the following decade or more."
Vinous
Score
94
Date
2020-01-01
"The 2018 Chardonnay Bearwallow Vineyard is endowed with tremendous poise and balance. Light tropical notes, marzipan and lemon oil open up first in a Chardonnay loaded with character. Bright acids play off a creamy expression of fruit. Rich and textured yet also light on its feet, the Bearwallow Chardonnay has a ton to offer. It is another brilliant wine in this lineup from Rhys."
Wine Advocate
Score
93+
Date
2024-04-18
"The 2018 Chardonnay Bearwallow Vineyard combines crystalline orchard fruit and flower aromas with deft touches of creamy concentration that add dimension and depth. The palate is full-bodied and glossy without losing delineation, and the acid structure lends refreshing length to the nuanced, balanced finish. Lovely and approachable throughout, this is a Chardonnay to enjoy while the Alpine and Horseshoe bottlings come into themselves."