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Bottle of Rhys Vineyards Santa Cruz Mountains Syrah Horseshoe Vineyard 2016-Red Wine-Flatiron SF

Rhys Vineyards Santa Cruz Mountains Syrah Horseshoe Vineyard 2016

Red Wine from California, United States
by Rhys Vineyards
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Rhys Vineyards’ 2016 Horseshoe Vineyard Syrah comes from limestone-rich soils at 1,260–1,610 feet in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Planted to Syrah Noir, Chave, and Alban clones, the fruit is fermented with 100% whole clusters and native yeasts, then aged 10 months in neutral barrels followed by 12 months in large-format oak casks.

The wine is savory and structured, showing crushed berries, sage, pepper, and herbal lift. Its precise, soil-driven character reflects Rhys’s focus on site transparency and restrained winemaking.

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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.

Professional Reviews

Antonio Galloni

AG 95
"The 2016 Syrah Horseshoe Vineyard is incredibly elegant and finessed. Aging in 25HL cask give the Syrah striking translucence and energy, with less bombastic fruit than in the past, and far greater nuance. Crushed red berry fruit, rose petal, mint and sage are all lifted by the 100% whole clusters, while firm yet well-integrated tannins give energy and cut. I can't wait to see how the 2016 ages. The 2016 spent 28 months in oak." -Antonio Galloni

Robert Parker

RP 93
"The 2016 Syrah Horseshoe Vineyard exhibits aromas of crunchy wild berries, juniper, cracked black pepper, rich soil and subtle smoke. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, firm and chewy, with super depth and concentration, a multidimensional core and a long, taut finish. Harvested in mid-October, this is going to demand plenty of patience, but it's full of promise." -William Kelley

What importer Skurnik Wines has to say about this wine...

100% Syrah
Horseshoe Vineyard (Santa Cruz Mountains AVA)
Planted in 2004 and the Syrah clones are Alban, Chave and Syrah Noir. The elevation is 1260′-1610′
Soil is Monterey formation with intermingled limestone
Hand-harvested
Native yeast fermentation
100% whole cluster with twice a day pumpovers
Aged 10 months in neutral barrels, then 12 more months in 25hL cask
13% ABV

Details

  • Grape Variety

    Syrah

  • Vintage

    2016

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Sustainable

  • Style

    Earthy , Minerally

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Full Bodied