Rhys Vineyards

Alesia Santa Cruz Mountains Chardonnay

9.164 ratings
9.110 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
John Howard

Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries

9.4

Insane! Grown right near our house as well.

Insane! Grown right near our house as well.

Jun 21st, 2023
Brian S

Green apple, lemon cream , green pear,

Green apple, lemon cream , green pear,

Aug 11th, 2019
Brian S

Green apple, green pear, underripe tropical fruits, slight vanilla. For the price, this wine is a bargain and delicious.

Green apple, green pear, underripe tropical fruits, slight vanilla. For the price, this wine is a bargain and delicious.

Dec 4th, 2018
Aravind A

Pop and pour. I was mildly shocked about how well this showed. On the nose: bright meyer lemon, lime, vanilla, soft almond, and citrus leaf. On the palate: lovely acidity, loads of limestone minerality, lemon, grapefruit, mineral oil, and lovely density on the finish. Wow. Stunning.

Pop and pour. I was mildly shocked about how well this showed. On the nose: bright meyer lemon, lime, vanilla, soft almond, and citrus leaf. On the palate: lovely acidity, loads of limestone minerality, lemon, grapefruit, mineral oil, and lovely density on the finish. Wow. Stunning.

1 person found it helpfulDec 28th, 2022
Severn G

Just a regular Thursday wine night...

Just a regular Thursday wine night...

1 person found it helpfulSep 23rd, 2022
Brian S

New label change to Rhys Alesia. Blend from Santa Cruz mountains is always delicious!

New label change to Rhys Alesia. Blend from Santa Cruz mountains is always delicious!

1 person found it helpfulAug 6th, 2021
Brian S

Perfect expression of Santa Cruz mountains Chardonnay or perfect expression of Chardonnay, excellent balance of fruit to acid.

Perfect expression of Santa Cruz mountains Chardonnay or perfect expression of Chardonnay, excellent balance of fruit to acid.

1 person found it helpfulApr 3rd, 2020
Jeroen Koenen

Great fruit notes of baked apple, citrus, pear and apricot. Creamy lemon curd mixed with light sprinkles of spice (ginger, yellow curry, vanilla and green tea) on the midpalate. Lovely acidic veins in the not too long but very juicy and satisfying finish.
Very nice!

Great fruit notes of baked apple, citrus, pear and apricot. Creamy lemon curd mixed with light sprinkles of spice (ginger, yellow curry, vanilla and green tea) on the midpalate. Lovely acidic veins in the not too long but very juicy and satisfying finish.
Very nice!

Apr 3rd, 2026
Graham

Really nice now but no rush to drink.

Really nice now but no rush to drink.

Mar 13th, 2026
Graham

Better on Day 2-3

Better on Day 2-3

Nov 22nd, 2025