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2023 Rhys Chardonnay Horseshoe Vineyard, USA, California, Santa Cruz, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2023
Score: 
96
Grade: 
A

From a 500ml bottle (which is a great size for a white wine) as part of their futures program.  Golden in color, a bit deeper in tone (oak?).  The nose  is classic Rhys, lemon curd, vanilla, slight citrus and spice.  Full bodied.  Crisp acidity.  On the palate, this is delicious.  Lemon Cream, vanilla, and spice.  Dry.  Long finish.  This is wonderful on its own and went quite well with Garlic Hummus and assorted veggies.  Drink over the next ten years (in this format).  

2023 Bedrock Wine Co. Cuvée Karatas, USA, California, Sonoma, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2023
Score: 
92
Grade: 
A-
Current Price: 
$49.00USD

This is a 51/49 blend of 49% Bedrock Semillon, 35% Bedrock Sauvignon Blanc, and 16% Judge Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc from Sonoma County.  Light golden in color, clear and bright.  The nose is nice with lemons, wax, slight floral notes and minerality.  Medium bodied.  Good acidity.  On the palate, this is crisp with lemon flavors and underlying minerality.  Long finish.  This is very nice on its own and will work well with many foods.  A nice choice with scallops.  Drink over the next two to three years.

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