Rhys Vineyards

Santa Cruz Mountains Pinot Noir

9.1128 ratings
9.015 pro ratings
Santa Cruz Mountains, San Francisco Bay, California, USA
Pinot Noir
Turkey, Game, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Duck, Goose, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Mushrooms, Chicken, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa, Shellfish
Top Notes For
Sara Thomas

Lovely! Floral, tangy red cherry, rhubarb, bergamot, green tea, licorice. V pretty

Lovely! Floral, tangy red cherry, rhubarb, bergamot, green tea, licorice. V pretty

Jan 12th, 2019
Robert McCall

The smells are killing it, just soars from the glass. Herb, incense, dark fruit, spice. Well rounded and palate pleasing with dark red fruit, spice, and even a hint of anise providing nice complexity. Last one of these in the cellar glad it showed well.

The smells are killing it, just soars from the glass. Herb, incense, dark fruit, spice. Well rounded and palate pleasing with dark red fruit, spice, and even a hint of anise providing nice complexity. Last one of these in the cellar glad it showed well.

Nov 13th, 2017
Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

8.9

Tasty village PN from Rhys. Woodsy and herbal.

Tasty village PN from Rhys. Woodsy and herbal.

1 person found it helpfulOct 5th, 2023
Phil Stice

Bright red fruits. Baking spices. Elegant.

Bright red fruits. Baking spices. Elegant.

Feb 3rd, 2017
Michael Housewright

Writer/Photographer Wine Enthusiast Magazine

9.1

Just a baby. Once the fat melts with some bottle age, this could really sing.

Just a baby. Once the fat melts with some bottle age, this could really sing.

Jun 11th, 2016
Patrick Derdeyn

Rhys speaks for itself, even the appellation blends are on another level. 2013 is a knockout year and the goodness shows throughout the vineyard lineup. Just awesome.

Rhys speaks for itself, even the appellation blends are on another level. 2013 is a knockout year and the goodness shows throughout the vineyard lineup. Just awesome.

Jun 6th, 2016
Mark Morgan

Dark & drinking well now

Dark & drinking well now

Apr 25th, 2016
Scott Claffee

Pleasant enough.

Pleasant enough.

Jan 8th, 2015
Michael Solway

Very much in keeping with what one expect from 2009 on the Central Coast. Opulent, ripeness with abundant fruit and spice. A little the slutty side (not that that's a bad thing!)

Very much in keeping with what one expect from 2009 on the Central Coast. Opulent, ripeness with abundant fruit and spice. A little the slutty side (not that that's a bad thing!)

Dec 22nd, 2014
Chantal Forthun

Winemaker Flowers Vineyard & Winery

9.0

Good show. Thanksgiving wine.

Good show. Thanksgiving wine.

Nov 28th, 2014