Rhys Vineyards

Chenin Blanc 'Mt. Pajaro Vineyard'

Chenin Blanc 'Mt. Pajaro Vineyard'

Chenin Blanc Mt Pajaro Vineyard
  • Practicing Biodynamic
  • 100% Chenin Blanc
  • Mt. Pajaro (Santa Cruz Mountains AVA
  • Elevation 860ft
  • Aspect: South
  • Slope: 20.3%
  • Soil: Brown and black shale and sandstone – 12”-18” rocky topsoil
  • Whole cluster pressed  Fermented in 50% stainless/50% seasoned oak for twelve months, then to stainless steel tank for eight months sur lie
  • 100% ML
  • 3 barrels(225L) produced
  • Alc 13.8%

Info

Producer:
Vintage:
2021
Country:
United States
Region:
California
Appellation:
Santa Cruz Mountains
Variety:
Chenin Blanc
Color:
White
Farming Practice:
Practicing Biodynamic

Sizes Available

Full Bottle US-RHY-70-21 12/750ml

REVIEWS FROM PAST VINTAGES

Jeb Dunnuck
Score
95
Date
2019-02-14
Vinous
Score
92
Date
2019-10-01
Wine Advocate
Score
92
Date
2020-02-06
Jancis Robinson
Score
18
Date
2024-12-26
"Light yellow-gold. Scents of beeswax, pear skin and dried lemon peel. A hint of candle wax mixes with mouth-watering lemon peel, Asian pear and wet-chalkboard notes. Sour lemon and pomelo flesh pucker the cheeks as the stony pear underbelly lingers for a long time on the palate. Outstanding. (AY)"