Swan Terrace, Pinot Noir
    Rhys Vineyards

    Swan Terrace, Pinot Noir,

    Destination

    Rhys Vineyards, Swan Terrace, Pinot Noir, 2017

    Justerini & Brooks Tasting note
    Rhys Vineyards, Swan Terrace, Pinot Noir, 2017

    Floral and finely etched bittersweet fruit, rosehip, autumn raspberry and wild herbs, complex and sophisticated aromas that have shades of Vosne about them, albeit with a savory, floral top note that is all about this tiny section of the Alpine vineyard. Fermented with 100% whole clusters it possesses great tension and grip, the tannins finer but also more present than the Horseshoe. Saline and mineral, with fabulous inner energy driving it along, chiselled minerality and notes of blood orange zest on the finish. Supremely refined and transparent this is less showy than Horseshoe, but no less intense or impressive. A bottle watched over several hours was constantly in motion...

    ABV:
    12.7%
    95+/100
    Antonio Galloni, Vinous
    The 2017 Pinot Noir Swan Terrace is one of the most intriguing wines in this range. Intensely aromatic overtones, with touches of blood orange and racy red berry fruit infuse the 2017 with an exotic quality that is hard to fully describe with words. The 100% whole clusters work so well in bringing out the wine's myriad layers. A few years in bottle will help the tannins soften. This is such a beguiling, alluring wine.
    Date Reviewed:
    10/2019
    Drinking Window:
    2022 - 2032

    specifications

    country:
    USA
    region:
    California
    style:
    Grape Variety:
    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.