2008 Rhys “Alpine” Chard
Light-medium yellow color.
Fine, sea breeze, lemony, sandalwood nose.
Vibrant lemon/lime with a hint of tropical fruits and a long minerally finish.
A perfectly balanced, exuberant CA Chard! 
Age this for another 2-4 years for perfection.
[94+ pts]
TTT
I’ve been strong Paul and I have not touched my '08 or '07 stash. I’ve been mostly working through my '09s recently and will start trying a few '10s. Your note provides good reinforcement to continue my will power.
Paul, this is the Chard from Rhys that I have found in my tasting experience to have the most oak. For sure on/after release, and even a few years back when I had it again. Has that wood imprint softened?
I did not detect any obtrusive oak.
I think you would like it now.
TTT
Paul, thanks for the note. Still have a bottle of 2007 and 2008 I’m holding and sounds like I need to wait a bit longer.