Lovely plush fruit. Dark plum, a hint of hoisin, black pepper, dark roses and violet. Some underbrush. Very good
Lovely plush fruit. Dark plum, a hint of hoisin, black pepper, dark roses and violet. Some underbrush. Very good
Mar 4th, 2024
Bowl of black cherries with acid-tannin structure requesting the meat course.
Bowl of black cherries with acid-tannin structure requesting the meat course.
Sep 4th, 2023
Subtly leafy, brambly, minty. Density without weight. Pure tart red fruit and gentle sweetness through the palate. Delicious.
Subtly leafy, brambly, minty. Density without weight. Pure tart red fruit and gentle sweetness through the palate. Delicious.
Jan 10th, 2022
Concentrated, crunchy red fruits, balanced, lots of life left.
Concentrated, crunchy red fruits, balanced, lots of life left.
Nov 21st, 2021
A tasting of nine Rhys Pinot Noirs from the 2008 & 2009 vintages. Jeff Brinkman, Rhys winemaker joined our group. This was the second Horseshoe Vineyard (Santa Cruz), a 2008. I found it less interesting than the others.
A tasting of nine Rhys Pinot Noirs from the 2008 & 2009 vintages. Jeff Brinkman, Rhys winemaker joined our group. This was the second Horseshoe Vineyard (Santa Cruz), a 2008. I found it less interesting than the others.
Aug 17th, 2021A tasting of nine Rhys Pinot Noirs from the 2008 & 2009 vintages. Jeff Brinkman, Rhys winemaker joined our group. The Horsehoe Vineyard in the Santa Cruz mountains is always a favorite and came in #2.
A tasting of nine Rhys Pinot Noirs from the 2008 & 2009 vintages. Jeff Brinkman, Rhys winemaker joined our group. The Horsehoe Vineyard in the Santa Cruz mountains is always a favorite and came in #2.
Aug 17th, 2021
So young and so good! Amazing acidity and medium tannins. Cherry, under brush, raspberry, red apple skin, cranberry, old strawberry, mushrooms. If you have not had Rhys go get it!
So young and so good! Amazing acidity and medium tannins. Cherry, under brush, raspberry, red apple skin, cranberry, old strawberry, mushrooms. If you have not had Rhys go get it!
Apr 17th, 2020
Very impressive Pinot. Signs of age dissipated after 20 minutes in glass. Softened beautifully and over delivered. Touch of whole cluster add nuance.
Very impressive Pinot. Signs of age dissipated after 20 minutes in glass. Softened beautifully and over delivered. Touch of whole cluster add nuance.
Mar 27th, 2019
Raspberry, pomegranate, menthol nose. Bright berries, sarsaparilla, damp earth tones.
Raspberry, pomegranate, menthol nose. Bright berries, sarsaparilla, damp earth tones.
Feb 17th, 2019Raspberry, cherry licorice, baking spice, mushroom earthiness. Berry finish.
Raspberry, cherry licorice, baking spice, mushroom earthiness. Berry finish.
Jan 1st, 2019
Santa Cruz Mountains, San Francisco Bay, California, USA
