Chris MacLean

9.1

Still hanging on to a bit too much oak, but rich and bright at the same time. — 12 days ago

Patrick Derdeyn

9.2

2012 Family Farm. Still in the late stages of primary. Beautiful light body, but dark color. Rich fruit compote flavors, heavy on the black cherry and some cigar box notes. Finishes with a hint of orange peel. Still lots of life left here. — a month ago

Aaron Rankin

9.2

Absolutely stunning against a normal crowd, but not as brilliant as I would expect were it from Rhys Santa Cruz. — a month ago

William Goldsmith

9.5

Drank it too early but v v good — 2 months ago

with Lesley, Harry and 1 other

Jean-Francois Pelletier

9.3

Dark and opaque ruby. Initially fairly reticent on the nose, but opened after some air to dark fruits aromas, with some animal character. Dense and supple on the palate, but still with grace and elegance brought by a great acidity. Lasts for a while on the finish. Quite delicious and not typical for a New World wine. — 22 days ago

with Frankie

Diane Kessler

9.1

Yum. Peach, lime, nice and crisp. Drinking great. Not quite at the level of my favorites-Alpine and Horseshoe, but I am not unhappy. — a month ago

Connor Smith

9.4

There are a lot of California wineries out there that are valuable to the man at the top mostly as a way to impress their friends. There are not many that are primarily a way to satisfy the founder’s hopeless geekery for wine, soil, weather, and getting his hands dirty. 🍇🌞💨⛏

Kevin Harvey made his money in Silicon Valley as an entrepreneur and investor. But his journey to winemaking didn’t begin with a business transaction, but by planting vines in his backyard and vinifying it himself in his garage. He had the itch: he had to get real with it.

Harvey has spent most of the past 20 years developing brand new vineyard sites - often targeting old Christmas tree farms! He is deeply involved with research, planning, getting soil and grape analytics, setting up weather stations, and viticulture - though, with the fruits of his labor (pun intended) being of such remarkable potential, it is perhaps wise to turn the cellar work over to veteran winemaker Jeff Brinkman to realize it.

The result of Harvey’s outstanding grape material and Brinkman’s capable hands in undeniable. In a world full of California winemakers trying to take their shot at Burgundy, Rhys has accomplished what so often gets lost in the pursuit of style: an honest and clear communication from the vines. That’s the true Burgundian spirit.

Harvey has said their goal is to get you “staring into a glass of vineyard”. This Horseshoe Vineyard Pinot Noir, facing west toward the Pacific taking in a daily blanket of foggy marine layer, can only come from one place. In what seems like the blink of an eye, Rhys has become one of the most celebrated wines in America, with good reason. 🇺🇸🍷 — 2 months ago

Rodney Miller

9.4

Flowers on the nose, pineapple and white pepper on the palate. Bright and well balanced. — 9 days ago

Aaron Rankin

9.2

Wasn’t sure what to expect from this 9 year old. Cork has that aged, permeated stain. Pours crimson. Nose is a tight integration of red fruits, white flowers, and white pepper. Palette shows racy yet controlled acid and a follow through of the nose. Very nice showing and vibrant. — a month ago

Evan Bienstock

9.4

This could be mistaken for Cote de Nuits very easily. Fruit, oak, tannin, alcohol all in harmony at year 7. Very balanced and pretty! More please. — a month ago