Rhys Vineyards Alesia 2018 Anderson Valley USA Chardonnay Cachapoal Valley Creamy and minerally

Creamy and minerally

Fincas displays powerful fruit mingled with leather and loamy earth

It is a Lafite-Rothschild that may spring a few surprises down the line

lively acidity and velvety tannins come together beautifully at the elegant finish to make this the best wine from this producer in modern times

Rhys Vineyards Alesia 2018 Anderson Valley USA Chardonnay Cachapoal Valley Creamy and minerallyThe 2018 Chardonnay (Anderson Valley), all from Bearwallow, is surprisingly tightly wound, which wont be an issue in time, but readers should not be looking at this as an easygoing wine for near term drinking. Bright acids give the orchard fruit, citrus confit and floral notes a good bit of energy. There is a lot to like here. Light tropical accents develop with air, rounding out the finish nicely. 92 Pts Vinous