Rhys Vineyards

Chardonnay 'Bearwallow Vineyard'

Chardonnay 'Bearwallow Vineyard'

Chardonnay Bearwallow Vineyard Rhys Vineyards

Practicing Biodynamic
• 100% Chardonnay
• Bearwallow Vineyard (Anderson Valley AVA)
• Wente, Hyde and Mt Eden clones
• Elevation 400-700ft
• Aspect: Southeast to Southwest
• Slope: 20%
• Soil: Wolfey-Bearwallow Series – 6”-24” topsoil over deep fractured shale
• Whole-cluster pressed
• Fermented in French oak (20% new) Damy barriques
• 100% indigenous yeast fermentation
• No racking or battonage
• Aged 12 months in barrel and 4-6 months in stainless steel on the lees
• 28 barrels(225L) produced
• Alc 12.6%

Info

Producer:
Vintage:
2017
Country:
United States
Region:
California
Appellation:
Anderson Valley
Variety:
Chardonnay
Color:
White
Farming Practice:
Practicing Biodynamic

Sizes Available

Full Bottle US-RHY-30-17 12/750ml

Resources

Press & Reviews

Jeb Dunnuck
Score
94
Date
2019-10-31
Vinous
Score
93
Date
2019-06-01
Wine Advocate
Score
93
Date
2020-02-06

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