{"product_id":"rhys-alesia-anderson-valley-chardonnay-2018","title":"Rhys Alesia Anderson Valley Chardonnay 2018","description":"\u003cp\u003eRhys Alesia Anderson Valley Chardonnay 2018 is a beautifully precise Californian Chardonnay that delivers both freshness and depth. Made from fruit grown on Rhys’s own younger vines in Mendocino’s Anderson Valley, it reflects the estate’s terroir-driven philosophy and uncompromising quality, offering a style that balances classic Chardonnay richness with vivid tension and mineral focus.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMakuprofiili\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, it shows a luminous pale gold color. The nose opens with ripe citrus, apple, passion fruit, white flowers, and a subtle touch of vanilla, while Robert Parker notes layers of Bosc pear, red apple, stone fruit, honeycomb, and baker’s yeast. On the palate, it is generous yet tightly focused, with plenty of fruit, bright acidity, and a long, mineral finish that gives the wine a distinctly electric feel.\n\nThis is already highly enjoyable now, but it also has the structure and freshness to develop gracefully over time. With age, the fruit will likely become more nuanced and the mineral and toasty elements more pronounced, making it a rewarding bottle to follow over the next several years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eViininvalmistus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe fruit comes from Rhys’s own Anderson Valley vineyards in Mendocino, where the cool climate helps preserve freshness and aromatic detail. The vines are farmed according to organic and biodynamic principles, and the grapes are harvested and sorted by hand to ensure strict selection. Fermentation is carried out by winemaker Jeff Brinkman in oak barrels, followed by maturation in stainless steel tanks to preserve purity and precision in the finished wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRuoka \u0026amp; tarjoilu\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Chardonnay pairs beautifully with roast chicken, grilled lobster, seared scallops, creamy pasta dishes, and simply prepared fish with butter or citrus. It also works well with soft cheeses and dishes featuring herbs or mushrooms. Serve it chilled at around 10–12°C, and decanting is generally not necessary, though a brief aeration can help if opened young.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTuottaja\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRhys Vineyards was founded by Silicon Valley entrepreneur Kevin Harvey, who began assembling exceptional vineyard sites in the early 2000s with a clear focus on Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Since winemaker Jeff Brinkman joined in 2006, the estate has become known for its meticulous farming, state-of-the-art production facility, and wines that are deeply expressive of site. Today, Rhys is regarded as one of California’s most respected terroir-focused producers, with strong critical acclaim across its portfolio.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rhys Vineyards","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49122453618930,"sku":"FW-6465","price":53.41,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/4810\/5202\/files\/6465_1.png?v=1777476110","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.fi\/products\/rhys-alesia-anderson-valley-chardonnay-2018","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}