- Practicing Biodynamic
- 100% Pinot Noir
- 100% Estate fruit from Mt. Pajaro, Alpine and Horseshoe vineyards (Santa Cruz Mountains AVA)
- Various soil types from each site and elevations ranging from 400′ to 1610′
- Hand-harvested
- Native yeast fermentation
- 12% whole cluster grapes were cold soaked for 5 days. They were foot trodden as well twice a day during fermentation.
- Aged 18 months in 25% new French oak. 15 of those months was on the lees
- 13.2% ABV
Info
Producer:
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-21-19 | 12/750ml |
Resources
Press & Reviews
Jeb Dunnuck
Score
92
Date
2021-07-22
"The 2019 Pinot Noir Santa Cruz Mountains Alesia, which comes all from the Santa Cruz Mountains, is well worth checking out for readers looking to understand the style of this estate. Spiced red and black fruits, savory herbs, and loamy earth are just some of the nuances in this charming, medium-bodied, balanced Pinot Noir. The tannins aren't quite as polished or integrated as in the single vineyard, but it's beautifully balanced and certainly has classic Rhys character. It should drink well for 5-6 years or more."
Wine Advocate
Score
93
Date
2024-04-18
"The 2019 Alesia Pinot Noir Santa Cruz Mountains is a beaming, focused demonstration of Rhys's winemaking style. Aromas of Bing cherry, petrichor and rose petals eagerly waft from the glass. The palate is textural and focused, with an intense, high-toned structure and a long, layered finish. While this is a sturdier showing from Alesia, it nevertheless provides a wonderful platform on which to glimpse the Rhys style without the cellaring necessary for the single-vineyard releases."