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Rhys Vineyards 'Bearwallow Vineyard' Chardonnay 2018
Vintage Character
Rhys Vineyards 'Bearwallow Vineyard' Chardonnay 2018 is a vineyard-designate Anderson Valley Chardonnay from Mendocino County that captures the region’s cool, Pacific-influenced precision. The 2018 vintage is widely regarded as a strong one in coastal California: a long, even growing season preserved acidity while allowing full flavor development, giving this wine both detail and poise. Bearwallow is a cold, marginal site in the deeper Anderson Valley, where marine influence, low-vigor rocky soils and a pronounced diurnal shift help shape Chardonnay of tension, mineral cut and savory complexity.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing
On the nose, it offers lemon zest, green apple, pear skin and white peach, layered with citrus blossom, wet stone and a subtle lees-driven note of brioche and hazelnut. The palate is focused yet textural, with bright acidity, a gently creamy mid-palate, discreet oak spice and a long, saline finish that leans more toward energy than richness. Its balance of concentration and restraint makes it especially compelling with roast chicken, seared scallops in brown butter, or simply grilled turbot with herbs.
Winery Background
Founded by Kevin Harvey, Rhys Vineyards built its reputation on site-specific Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from distinctly cool California vineyards, with a philosophy shaped by terroir transparency rather than sheer ripeness. The estate is known for organic farming, meticulous hand-harvesting and low-intervention cellar work, and longtime winemaker Jeff Brinkman has been central to that identity. Native fermentations, élevage on the lees and restrained use of oak are hallmarks of the style, making Rhys a benchmark for collectors seeking California Chardonnay with Burgundian discipline and a clearly etched sense of place.
Rhys Vineyards 'Bearwallow Vineyard' Chardonnay 2018 is a vineyard-designate Anderson Valley Chardonnay from Mendocino County that captures the region’s cool, Pacific-influenced precision. The 2018 vintage is widely regarded as a strong one in coastal California: a long, even growing season preserved acidity while allowing full flavor development, giving this wine both detail and poise. Bearwallow is a cold, marginal site in the deeper Anderson Valley, where marine influence, low-vigor rocky soils and a pronounced diurnal shift help shape Chardonnay of tension, mineral cut and savory complexity.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing
On the nose, it offers lemon zest, green apple, pear skin and white peach, layered with citrus blossom, wet stone and a subtle lees-driven note of brioche and hazelnut. The palate is focused yet textural, with bright acidity, a gently creamy mid-palate, discreet oak spice and a long, saline finish that leans more toward energy than richness. Its balance of concentration and restraint makes it especially compelling with roast chicken, seared scallops in brown butter, or simply grilled turbot with herbs.
Winery Background
Founded by Kevin Harvey, Rhys Vineyards built its reputation on site-specific Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from distinctly cool California vineyards, with a philosophy shaped by terroir transparency rather than sheer ripeness. The estate is known for organic farming, meticulous hand-harvesting and low-intervention cellar work, and longtime winemaker Jeff Brinkman has been central to that identity. Native fermentations, élevage on the lees and restrained use of oak are hallmarks of the style, making Rhys a benchmark for collectors seeking California Chardonnay with Burgundian discipline and a clearly etched sense of place.
Product details
Wine TypeWhite
WineryRhys Vineyards
Grape VarietiesChardonnay
WinemakerJeff Brinkman
CountryUSA
Expert RatingVN 94, RP 93, JD 92
RegionMendocino County
SweetnessDry
Sub-regionAnderson Valley
Alcohol Level13.0
Classification (Ranking)—
Format750ml
Prices
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Standard delivery 2-5 working days
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