Rhys Vineyards

Horseshoe Vineyard Syrah

9.219 ratings
9.35 pro ratings
Santa Cruz Mountains, San Francisco Bay, California, USA
Syrah
Lamb
Top Notes For
Mark Morgan

Not all Rhys are cellaring as well as this one. Drinking well now, has several more years to go.

Not all Rhys are cellaring as well as this one. Drinking well now, has several more years to go.

Jan 22nd, 2019
Garrett Pierce

Sales Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant

9.9

My favorite Rhys wine, and to my taste, the best Syrah made in California right now.

My favorite Rhys wine, and to my taste, the best Syrah made in California right now.

Mar 6th, 2014
Anthony Filiberti

Winemaker Knez Winery & Anthill Farms

8.8

2010

2010

Feb 18th, 2014
Phil Stice

Spice, juicy dark fruit, licorice and cured meats.

Spice, juicy dark fruit, licorice and cured meats.

Aug 1st, 2013
Ed Chin

Tons of fruit still. The savory notes are just being noticeable to me.

Tons of fruit still. The savory notes are just being noticeable to me.

Jan 1st, 2024
Garrett Pierce

Sales Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant

My favorite domestic Syrah. Bright red fruit/citrus, black pepper, flowers. Gorgeous.

My favorite domestic Syrah. Bright red fruit/citrus, black pepper, flowers. Gorgeous.

Mar 28th, 2016
Howard Roselinsky

Wow. Need to get more. If you enjoy cool climate Syrah, then acquire.

Wow. Need to get more. If you enjoy cool climate Syrah, then acquire.

Mar 17th, 2018
Jon Fine

Have not adored their syrahs previously, but this one was dead on: charry, layered, balanced, damn fine.

Have not adored their syrahs previously, but this one was dead on: charry, layered, balanced, damn fine.

Jan 23rd, 2017
Todd Anderson

Fun, fruit driven Syrah. More Pinot than Syrah, which is a good thing.

Fun, fruit driven Syrah. More Pinot than Syrah, which is a good thing.

Dec 28th, 2016
Matt Ryan

Hospitality Director Big Basin Vineyards

Tasty!!!!! Power and finesse

Tasty!!!!! Power and finesse

Nov 22nd, 2013