Horseshoe Vineyard, Chardonnay
    Rhys Vineyards

    Horseshoe Vineyard, Chardonnay, 2017

    94/100
    Vinous
    Available Vintages
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    1. Last Few

      2017

      75cl

      DP

      £113.40

    2. Last Few

      2017

      12x75cl

      DP

      £1,360.86

    Justerini & Brooks Tasting note

    There's a greater sense of density and richness to Horseshoe, vs. Alpine, but no less minerality or precision. In fact, the stony salty elements are if anything even more pronounced here, a Chardonnay full of energy that bristles with crisp citrus and salt flavours but also impressive depth and concentration. Salty, taut, full of virile crisp stone, grapefruit and tangerine flavours and the merest hint of sexy smoky reduction in the background. While it might not have the elegance of Alpine, it more than makes up for it in sheer verve and impact. The Horseshoe vineyard is just 1/2 mile from Alpine, inland by a couple of ridges, and less directly influenced by the Ocean. As a source of virile, mineral, taut Chardonnay with great depth, it's very hard to beat.

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    Critic Reviews

    94/100
    Neal Martin,
    Vinous
    I must confess that this might well be the first time that I have ever tasted a wine from this producer. The 2017 Chardonnay Horseshoe Vineyard has a very well-defined, very Burgundy-like bouquet, almost like a Corton-Charlemagne with sea spray and white peach notes bursting from the glass. The palate has lovely balanced and tremendous weight, peach skins and yellow plums, with a very persistent finish. I can see why it has a loyal fanbase. Tasted at the "Judgement of Clapham Junction" dinner in London.
    drinking window 2021 - 2032
    date of review 03/2022

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    Specifications

    Country:
    USA
    Region:
    California
    Grape Variety:
    Chardonnay
    abv:
    12.5%

    allergen information

    This product may contain sulphites. Full allergen information is available upon request, please call our Customer Relations Team on +44 (0)20 7484 6430.