2007 Rhys Alpine Chardonnay

[Jay Miller]

Wonderful, succulent, wine.

Layers of chalk interwoven with tropical fruit.

Great stuff.

 

[Florida Jim]

Jay,
You seem to keep up with this producer pretty well.
I have gradually come to think of the wines under the Rhys label as needing considerably more aging than one might first expect. Exceptions, yes; but as a general rule . . .
Thoughts?
Best, Jim

 

[Keith Levenberg]

originally posted by Florida Jim:
Jay,
You seem to keep up with this producer pretty well.
I have gradually come to think of the wines under the Rhys label as needing considerably more aging than one might first expect. Exceptions, yes; but as a general rule . . .
Thoughts?
Best, Jim

But what did you "first expect"?

 

[Jay Miller]

Not more than I first expected, but they certainly benefit considerably with time and most are nowhere near ready.

The 2004 Home is drinking really well at the moment but I don't know that any other reds can be considered ready. This chardonnay is still very young.

 

[maureen]

The 07 swan terrace pinot was delicious and in a perfect spot last saturday if not "mature."

 

[Jeff Grossman]

originally posted by Jay Miller:
2007 Rhys Alpine ChardonnayWonderful, succulent, wine.

Layers of chalk interwoven with tropical fruit.

Great stuff.

It is good stuff. Matchsticky to the end, though.