Rhys Vineyards Chardonnay Horseshoe Vineyard Santa Cruz Mountains 2017 BreakThru Supple tannins and orange peel

Supple tannins and orange peel acidity give this a nice frame

vanilla finish

A bit broad-shouldered up front

freshly baked bread and tangerine

The creamy-textured wine is fruit forward with an underlying baking spice that imparts depth and focus

Rhys Vineyards Chardonnay Horseshoe Vineyard Santa Cruz Mountains 2017 BreakThru Supple tannins and orange peelA compelling combination of citrus, struck flint and expertly integrated fine oak aromas invite the nose into this bottling, where wafts of sea salt, lemongrass and lemon preserves on toast arise. The palate is grippy in texture, combining white peach crme brle flavors, with smashed stone and bright lemon zest.