10 Wine Reviews Found

  • Region: Santa Cruz
Rhys Pinot Noir Horseshoe 2019
99 Points

Rhys Pinot Noir Horseshoe 2019

An incredibly complex and seamless wine, this opens with a savory, meaty nose layered over bright red fruit, marine air, fresh herbs, and coastal salinity. Aromas of red apple skin, black cherry, tomato, mushroom, and potpourri swirl with notes of baking spice and black soil. The palate is silky and velvety, delivering cranberry, red plum,...

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Rhys Pinot Noir Alpine Vineyard Hillside 2021
98+ Points

Rhys Pinot Noir Alpine Vineyard Hillside 2021

Opens with a flashy, deeply complex nose of black cherry, fresh plum, pomegranate, and floral red-blue tones laced with toasty spice, mint, and earthy depth. Hints of cooked meat, tobacco, and stone add savory intrigue, evoking a Vougeot elegance with a Barolo-like tannic grip. The palate is powerful yet refined, meaty and tangy, with vibrant...

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Rhys Pinot Noir Horseshoe Vineyard Hillside 2021
98 Points

Rhys Pinot Noir Horseshoe Vineyard Hillside 2021

Opens with a deeply perfumed nose of dark fruit, red violets, and roses, layered with exotic spices, black tea, and a hint of mint. Rich and savory, it evokes baked fruit, fruitcake, white chocolate-covered raspberries, and dark earth, with subtle vegetal and sanguine notes. The palate is fresh, juicy, and structured, offering both immediate pleasure...

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97 Points

Rhys Pinot Noir Mt. Pajaro Vineyard 2017

This is a velvety smooth and sumptuous Pinot Noir with ample substance, full of juicy pomegranate, cranberry, hints of earthy truffles, potpourri and pipe tobacco. These flavors crescendo into notes of boysenberry, black tea and baking cocoa on the majestic finish. Effortlessly elegant and complex, this will provide enjoyment now and age gracefully for the...

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