Rhys Pinot Noir Alpine Vineyard 2021
Red
Santa Cruz Mountains, United States
9.5
WineSaint
Wild cherry and dried herbs flow with exotic spice, while mineral notes hint at the site's Burgundian character. The structure is impressive. Firm tannins frame concentrated fruit that feels embryonic but promising. This needs serious cellaring to unlock its potential. Drink 2028+.
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Rhys
→Rhys farms extreme high-elevation sites in the Santa Cruz Mountains, producing site-specific Pinot Noir and Chardonnay defined by cool temperatures, rocky soils, and restrained winemaking. Among California's most serious addresses for Burgundian varieties.