Rhys Vineyards

Pinot Noir 'Alpine Vineyard'

Pinot Noir 'Alpine Vineyard'

Pinot Noir Alpine Vineyard Rhys Vineyards
  • Practicing Biodynamic
  • 100% Pinot Noir
  • Alpine Vineyard (Santa Cruz Mountains AVA)
  • Vines are mix of 16 clones of “Heritage” and “Suitcase” and elevation is between 1200′-1490′
  • Purisma Shale soils
  • Hand-harvested
  • Native yeast fermentation
  • Grapes did a 5 day cold soak before fermentation. Grapes were foot trodden during fermentation
  • Aged 18 months in 35% new French oak and 15 of those months were on the lees
  • 12.9% ABV

Info

Producer:
Rhys Vineyards
Vintage:
2019
Country:
United States
Region:
California
Appellation:
Santa Cruz Mountains
Variety:
Pinot Noir
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Practicing Biodynamic

Sizes Available

Full Bottle US-RHY-42-19 12/750ml

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Press & Reviews

Jeb Dunnuck
Score
96
Date
2021-07-22
Vinous
Score
96
Date
2021-05-01