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Rhys Vineyards

Horseshoe Vineyard Chardonnay

9.3102 ratings
9.419 pro ratings
Santa Cruz Mountains, San Francisco Bay, California, USA
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces

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Rhys VineyardsSanta Cruz Mountains, San Francisco BayChardonnay
Top Notes For
Eric Urbani
9.6

Outstanding, yes

Outstanding, yes

Aug 13th, 2019
Eric Urbani
9.6

Split. Fantastic depth typical of this great producer. 2012

Split. Fantastic depth typical of this great producer. 2012

Mar 12th, 2019
Cody Short
9.3

Serious Old World soul here. One of my favorite Cali chards

Serious Old World soul here. One of my favorite Cali chards

Nov 30th, 2018
Ryan Mullins
9.1

lemon rind and mineral

lemon rind and mineral

2 people found it helpfulNov 24th, 2014
Eric Urbani
9.5

A tasting of nine Rhys Chardonnays spanning 2007-2019. The 2012 Horseshoe is an elegant, gorgeous wine.

A tasting of nine Rhys Chardonnays spanning 2007-2019. The 2012 Horseshoe is an elegant, gorgeous wine.

1 person found it helpfulJul 4th, 2021
Berg
9.2

Prepping for NYE with a split if this...unlike the selyem the other day, this has depth, and much more going on in the flavor and aroma department...lemon, flowers (lavender? And hint of fennel?), slate...smooth yet strong acidic backbone...need to have next to a Chablis and compare...

Prepping for NYE with a split if this...unlike the selyem the other day, this has depth, and much more going on in the flavor and aroma department...lemon, flowers (lavender? And hint of fennel?), slate...smooth yet strong acidic backbone...need to have next to a Chablis and compare...

1 person found it helpfulDec 30th, 2015
Claire Hill
10

So creamy and delicious!

So creamy and delicious!

1 person found it helpfulJan 28th, 2015
Josh Luhn

Luhn Wine Consulting Owner, Luhn Family Wines

9.5

This is where it's at.

This is where it's at.

Nov 22nd, 2016
David L
9.2

12' Rhys Horseshoe vineyard Chardonnay. Old world meets new? Classic! The chard is simply singing (Yes Cali Chard), Lemomgrass, acid, minerals. Just a beautiful wine! There's not a chance in hell I would've guessed a West Coast Chardonnay!

12' Rhys Horseshoe vineyard Chardonnay. Old world meets new? Classic! The chard is simply singing (Yes Cali Chard), Lemomgrass, acid, minerals. Just a beautiful wine! There's not a chance in hell I would've guessed a West Coast Chardonnay!

Sep 30th, 2016
Luke Kenning

Sommelier/Wine Director Farallon Restaurant

9.3

Impressive Cali chard needs time but promising future.

Impressive Cali chard needs time but promising future.

Feb 6th, 2016