Rhys Vineyards

Horseshoe Vineyard Chardonnay

9.215 ratings
9.25 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
Top Notes For
Eric Urbani

A tasting of nine Rhys Chardonnays spanning 2007-2019.

A tasting of nine Rhys Chardonnays spanning 2007-2019.

Jul 4th, 2021
Seth Morgen Long

Broker • Arterberry Maresh / Winemaker • Morgen Long

9.3

This was so much crunchier and vibrant than I recall Rhys Horseshoe Chardonnay being from my stint living on the property and helping vinify the 2011 wines. What I recall from Rhys is that Alpine was electric richness, while Horseshoe tended towards a fuller, rounder, bright expression. I think it’s time to start tasting the 2010’s and 2011’s I have. From 500mL.

This was so much crunchier and vibrant than I recall Rhys Horseshoe Chardonnay being from my stint living on the property and helping vinify the 2011 wines. What I recall from Rhys is that Alpine was electric richness, while Horseshoe tended towards a fuller, rounder, bright expression. I think it’s time to start tasting the 2010’s and 2011’s I have. From 500mL.

Apr 27th, 2019
Brian S

Out of 500ml, this wine just keeps getting better with age! Lemon, orange marmalade deliciousness

Out of 500ml, this wine just keeps getting better with age! Lemon, orange marmalade deliciousness

1 person found it helpfulNov 24th, 2021
Jon Ruyle

This is my favorite California Chardonnay. Absolutely delicious...

This is my favorite California Chardonnay. Absolutely delicious...

May 11th, 2020
Jon Tringale

Straw yellow color with hints of pineapple and lemon on the nose. Tart and bruised apple sensation on the palate. Tasty

Straw yellow color with hints of pineapple and lemon on the nose. Tart and bruised apple sensation on the palate. Tasty

Apr 14th, 2019
Graham

Needs more time on PNP, but much better at end of the night. I imagine these have a long way to go.

Needs more time on PNP, but much better at end of the night. I imagine these have a long way to go.

Mar 24th, 2019
Steven Comfort

This is one of only three or four California Chardonnays that I buy. Wonderful combination of fruit and minerality - the standard bearer for Santa Cruz Mountains chard.

This is one of only three or four California Chardonnays that I buy. Wonderful combination of fruit and minerality - the standard bearer for Santa Cruz Mountains chard.

Feb 25th, 2019
Jon Ruyle

I very rarely drink white, but I loved this. Real minerals, perfect acid balance for my taste.

I very rarely drink white, but I loved this. Real minerals, perfect acid balance for my taste.

Jan 1st, 2019
John Berghoff

John had this 2 years ago

John had this 2 years ago

Apr 29th, 2022
web bond

web had this 2 years ago

web had this 2 years ago

Mar 26th, 2022