Rhys Alesia Chardonnay Santa Cruz Mountains 750ml

Rhys Alesia is the approachable second label from the acclaimed Rhys Vineyards, producing terroir-driven Chardonnay sourced from cool, coastal mountain slopes in California's Santa Cruz Mountains appellation. This white wine is crafted in a style that balances ripe yellow fruit character with lively acidity and a touch of oak, resulting in a complex, well-structured Chardonnay with notes of honeysuckle, peach, vanilla, and herbal undertones.

The Santa Cruz Mountains AVA is known for its fog-influenced, maritime climate that produces wines with bright natural acidity and refined fruit concentration. Rhys Vineyards is celebrated for its minimalist, low-intervention winemaking philosophy emphasizing vineyard expression. The Alesia label consistently earns scores in the 90–92 point range from prominent critics including Jeb Dunnuck and Antonio Galloni (Vinous). Sold in a standard 750ml bottle, this wine is versatile with food and best enjoyed within the first few years of the vintage.