50% Malvasia 50% Chardonnay
Niepoort's entry point to the thrilling wines of Quinta de Baixo opens with blackberries
This sophisticated dissolve reaches its crescendo through a lingering aftertaste
A legendary revival: Ardbeg 17 was originally released in 1997 as one of the first bottles after the Islay distillery reopened
He's the first Oregon vintner to work exclusively with Chardonnay — no Pinot Noir safety net — and he learned his blueprint during stints at Domaine de Montille in Burgundy before bringing it home to the Willamette Valley
Rhys Vineyards Santa Cruz Mountains Chardonnay 2022 Reasonable Cellar 2024 50% Malvasia 50% ChardonnayHigh on the Alpine Vineyard's exposed western slope, where chalky Purisima soils meet Pacific cooling, Chardonnay achieves rare elegance. Rhys' natural whole cluster pressing and year long fermentation without racking create a wine floral and aromatic yet grounded by crisp, concentrated fruitlime zest, kiwi, mineral, Anjou pearheld firmly by vivid acidity. Chardonnay that invites contemplation.