Rhys Vineyards

Sparkling Wine 'Perpetual Reserve'

Sparkling Wine 'Perpetual Reserve'

Sparkling Wine Perpetual Reserve Rhys Vineyards

This multi-vintage sparkler takes advantage of a continual reserve wine made from select lots of wine each vintage. When the blend is assembled each year, the reserved wine from prior vintages is mixed with the base wine from the current vintage. Half of this blend is bottled as the new Perpetual Reserve while the remainder goes back to age until the next vintage. Aging two years on the lees preserves the freshness of the current vintage and the inclusion of the reserve wine lends the complexity of age. Expect a bright and energetic wine with classic sparkling characteristics of white and yellow fruit, citrus peel, and a touch of brioche. The low dosage highlights the terrific energy and vibrant acidity, making this a sparkling wine that is both immediately approachable and ageworthy.

Info

Producer:
Rhys Vineyards
Vintage:
NV
Country:
United States
Region:
California
Appellation:
Santa Cruz Mountains
Variety:
Chardonnay
Color:
White

Sizes Available

Full Bottle US-RHY-72-NV 12/750ml

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Press & Reviews

Jancis Robinson
Score
17
Date
2023-11-17
"Light gold with faint, fine bubbles. Smells of wet pavement, lemon pith and lemon oil. The froth is quite delicate and soft, like you might expect on an older wine, with very tasty flavours of white flowers, dried lemon peel, kelp and a hint of butterscotch. Notes of nut skin and warm bread linger in the finish along with a nice citrus-oil brightness. Very good acidity but I'm surprised a bit at the lack of fizz. Nonetheless, the flavours are delicious. (AY) 12.5%"
Wine Advocate
Score
92
Date
2024-04-18
"The NV Perpetual Reserve Sparkling from Rhys blends Anderson Valley's Bearwallow Vineyard and Mt. Pajaro Vineyard in the Santa Cruz Mountains. It contains 50% current vintage—2020—and 50% reserve wines dating to 2016. The nose is lovely, evoking yellow orchard fruits, fresh lilies and crushed hazelnuts. Medium-bodied and with polished yet nervy concentration and fine mousse, this is a promising start to Rhys's sparkling wine program, which, given the heights they've achieved elsewhere, is a very exciting project indeed."