Rhys Vineyards is a winery based in Santa Cruz that focuses on producing Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Syrah from some of California’s most unique and expressive vineyards. They are constantly on the hunt for exciting rocky soils that exist within the mountainous, cool, coastal climate zone. Over the last 15 years they have cultivated seven estate vineyards, six in the Santa Cruz Mountains and one in Anderson Valley, each of which is capable of producing uniquely compelling, distinctive, soil driven wine.
What importer Skurnik Wines has to say about this wine...
100% Pinot Noir100% 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-harvestedNative yeast fermentation12% 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 lees13.2% ABV
Details
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Grape Variety
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Vintage
2019
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Size
750ml
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Farming Practice
Sustainable
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Style
Earthy , Minerally
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Sweetness
Dry
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Body
Medium Bodied