Rhys Vineyards

Swan Terrace, Pinot Noir, 2019

Name: Swan Terrace, Pinot Noir
Brand: Rhys Vineyards
Price: 860.42 GBP

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2019
75cl
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£143.40
2019
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Justerini & Brooks Tasting note

Swan Terrace comes from the only East facing section of the Alpine vineyard and offers up an ultra-sophisticated rendition of the site yet is often one of the slowest to reveal its charms. The 2019, which was 100% whole cluster fermented, was relatively restrained on the day we tasted it, a combination of fine structure and beguiling bittersweet fruit. Blood orange and iron at the core, firm yet supple and fine grained. A sophisticated, aromatic, noble Pinot Noir that looks likely to be very good indeed with the requisite bottle age.

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Critic Reviews

95/100

Antonio Galloni,

Vinous

The 2019 Pinot Noir Swan Terrace emerges from 1.5-acre parcel in Alpine planted with the Swan clone of Pinot Noir. It is, as always, distinguished by bright, red-toned fruit. In 2019, the Swan Terrace has a bit more tannic grip than is often the case, mostly a reflection of a cooler year. That won’t be an issue in time, but it does rob the wine of some of the charm it often has in its youth. The 100% whole clusters are not especially evident, as all the elements are so harmonious in their balance.

drinking window 2027 - 2029

date of review 05/2022

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