Rhys Vineyards

Alesia Santa Cruz Mountains Chardonnay

9.157 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 Goodwin

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
Dan Michael

Longtime fan of Rhys and this wine did not disappoint. Well balanced with plenty of acidity, the wine was still round and satisfying on the palate. Great with every dish on the table at this stunning new restaurant.

Longtime fan of Rhys and this wine did not disappoint. Well balanced with plenty of acidity, the wine was still round and satisfying on the palate. Great with every dish on the table at this stunning new restaurant.

Oct 15th, 2022
Jeroen Koenen

Lovely and elegant wine showing citrus notes, a dash of oak and some mineral and herbal nuances.
A wine with flair, balance and generosity.
Very nice.

Lovely and elegant wine showing citrus notes, a dash of oak and some mineral and herbal nuances.
A wine with flair, balance and generosity.
Very nice.

Aug 4th, 2022
Graham

Consistent notes. Gotta buy more of these as I go through them way too fast!

Consistent notes. Gotta buy more of these as I go through them way too fast!

Jul 19th, 2022