Rhys Vineyards Alesia 2018 Anderson Valley USA Chardonnay Cachapoal Valley lively acidity and velvety tannins

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

The palate is medium-bodied with sappy black fruit

Sunny yellow

coffee and alpine herbs along for the ride

Rhys Vineyards Alesia 2018 Anderson Valley USA Chardonnay Cachapoal Valley lively acidity and velvety tanninsThe 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