- Practicing Biodynamic
- 100% Pinot Noir
- Bearwallow Vineyard (Anderson Valley AVA)
- The vines are a Rhys Selection Massale Pinot Noir. The elevation is 300′-600′
- Wolfey-Bearwallow Series – 10”-25” topsoil over deep fractured shale
- Hand-harvested
- Native yeast fermentation
- Grapes go through 5 day cold soak and then fermentation begins. The wine is foot trodden twice a day during fermentation
- Aged 18 months in in 5% new French oak, 15 of those months the wine is aged on the lees
- 13.8% ABV
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2018
Country:
United States
Region:
California
Appellation:
Anderson Valley
Variety:
Pinot Noir
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Practicing Biodynamic
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | US-RHY-40-18 | 12/750ml |
Resources
Press & Reviews
Jeb Dunnuck
Score
93
Date
2020-09-09
"Always one of the lighter colored wines in the lineup, the 2018 Pinot Noir Bearwallow Vineyard comes from an estate vineyard in the Anderson Valley. Classic notes of dried cherries, cranberries, loamy earth, and savory herbs all give way to a bright, medium-bodied, elegant Pinot Noir that has a solid sense of minerality, present tannins, and a good finish. I never find the same level of class or elegance from this cuv,e compared to the Santa Cruz Mountain releases, yet it's a character-filled, satisfying Pinot Noir to enjoy over the coming decade."
Vinous
Score
94
Date
2020-01-01
"The 2018 Pinot Noir Bearwallow Vineyard is dark, fleshy and super-expressive. Dark cherry, spice, menthol and new leather all infuse the 2018 with striking depth as well as nuance. This is such a gorgeous and inviting Anderson Valley Pinot. Rose petal, spice, blood orange and bright red cherry fruit give this vibrant Pinot tons of appeal. This is such a beautiful wine."
Wine Advocate
Score
93
Date
2024-04-18
"The 2018 Pinot Noir Bearwallow Vineyard is progressing nicely past its initial phase, with potpourri, cocoa powder, dried clove and strawberry leaf aromas. The palate is silky and elegant with slightly softened acidity and tannins that, while still very much present, show early signs of integration. Considering the immense structure and slow-moving nature of the Santa Cruz Mountains wines, this is relatively wide open should readers wish to dip a toe into this fantastic vintage from Rhys."