Rhys Vineyards

Chardonnay 'Mt. Pajaro Vineyard'

Chardonnay 'Mt. Pajaro Vineyard'

Chardonnay Mt Pajaro Vineyard Rhys Vineyards
  • Practicing Biodynamic 
  • 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

Info

Producer:
Vintage:
2017
Country:
United States
Region:
California
Appellation:
Santa Cruz Mountains
Variety:
Chardonnay
Color:
White
Farming Practice:
Practicing Biodynamic

Sizes Available

Full Bottle US-RHY-33-17 12/750ml
Half Bottle US-RHY-33-17H 12/375ml

Resources

Press & Reviews

Jeb Dunnuck
Score
93+
Date
2019-10-31
Vinous
Score
92
Date
2019-10-01
Wine Advocate
Score
92
Date
2020-02-06