Rhys Vineyards

Pinot Noir 'Santa Cruz Mountains'

Pinot Noir 'Santa Cruz Mountains'

Pinot Noir Santa Cruz Mountains Rhys Vineyards
  • 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:
2017
Country:
United States
Region:
California
Appellation:
Santa Cruz Mountains
Variety:
Pinot Noir
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Practicing Biodynamic

Sizes Available

Alternate US-RHY-21-17A 12/750ml

Press & Reviews

Wine Advocate
Score
91
Date
2020-02-06
Jeb Dunnuck
Score
93
Date
2019-10-31

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