Santa Cruz Mountains, Pinot Noir
    Rhys Vineyards

    Santa Cruz Mountains, Pinot Noir,

    Destination

    Rhys Vineyards, Santa Cruz Mountains, Pinot Noir, 2020

    Justerini & Brooks Tasting note
    Rhys Vineyards, Santa Cruz Mountains, Pinot Noir, 2020

    Like the Chardonnay this is exclusively Mt. Pajaro fruit in 2020. Expressive and open already, with ripe cranberry and autumn raspberry alongside a touch of something else; black tea, black cherry then violets and floral notes. There’s lots of wine here, structure giving control through the mid palate with savoury touches on the finish. Really lovely and should be approachable on release.

    ABV:
    13%
    88/100
    Antonio Galloni, Vinous
    The 2020 Pinot Noir Alesia (Santa Cruz Mountains) is the only Pinot Rhys made from their core holdings in the Santa Cruz Mountains in and around the winery (which does not include Mt. Pajaro). It's a very pretty wine that offers good depth and attractive floral character at the outset. Nervy tannins are present, but balanced to some degree. This is obviously a very well made wine, but the challenges of the year set a pretty low ceiling as to what was realistically achievable.
    Date Reviewed:
    11/2022
    Drinking Window:
    2023 - 2028

    specifications

    country:
    USA
    region:
    California
    Appellation:
    Santa Cruz Mountains
    Producer:
    Rhys Vineyards
    style:
    Red Wine
    Grape Variety:
    Pinot Noir
    Allergen Information:
    This product may contain sulphites. Full allergen information is available upon request, please call our Customer Relations Team on +44 (0)20 7484 6430.