| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| White |
2015 Rhys Chardonnay Horseshoe VineyardSanta Cruz Mountains more |
7/4/2020 - oldwines Likes this wine: 94 pointsVery nice Chard, while clearly new world and Californian it has the balance of an old world wine. Bright medium lemon yellow in color with a nose of citrus, wet stones and stone fruit. Palate is luxurious in texture and full of white peach and lime zest through a long precise finish. Very nice weight but in perfect balance. |
| Red |
2014 Rhys Pinot Noir Bearwallow VineyardAnderson Valley more |
7/2/2020 - Aravind Asok wrote: NROops, forgot I opened one of these so recently. Had a greek-style zucchini pie, and didn't know what to pair, so I brought out a few wines. On the nose: strawberry, black tea, baking spice, a soft touch of vanilla, beautiful aromatics. On the palate, great acidity, soft black pepper, ripe wild strawberry, a touch of blackberry and tea. Soft tannin on the finish. Pop.and pour and definitely drinking well now. |
| Red |
2009 Rhys Pinot Noir Alpine VineyardSanta Cruz Mountains more |
6/27/2020 - Schwarzer Hund Likes this wine: NRDark ruby red, little aroma upon opening but after an hour in decanter dark berry notes started to appear (2-3 hours airtime probably better), dense dark berry and plum fruit, some spice and mineral, smooth tannins, perfect balance, med-long finish. The first of these that we had tried. This was a terrific bottle and indicates that patience was needed. Will try another bottle in a couple of years. |
| Red |
2014 Rhys Pinot Noir Family Farm VineyardSan Mateo County more |
7/1/2020 - Rieslingfan wrote: NRThis is turning a corner, and entering a nice place. The fruit has mellowed, and there are herbal and earthy nuances that are starting to add a layer of complexity. I think another 2-3 years could find this in a very good spot. Good to have one tonight, and happy to have more for the future. |
| Red |
2014 Rhys Pinot Noir Bearwallow VineyardAnderson Valley more |
6/29/2020 - mreinhard74@gmail.com Likes this wine: 90 pointsA solid wine from Rhys but not their best. Don’t get me wrong, this is an excellent wine just not quite at the level of some of their others. A bit one dimensonal, dark fruits and saddle leather. Shows potential to get better with time. |
| White - Sparkling |
NV Rhys Ultra Brut Bearwallow VineyardAnderson Valley Chardonnay more |
6/29/2020 - brigcampbell wrote: NRBlind: thought it was big house champagne. |
| White - Sparkling |
NV Rhys Ultra Brut Bearwallow VineyardAnderson Valley Chardonnay more |
6/29/2020 - Frank Murray III wrote: NRA blend of Chardonnay (62%) and Pinot Noir (36%), with two-thirds of the fruit from the 2017 vintage, the remainder from 2016. About 20 months on the lees, with 2g/L dosage. Disgorged April 2020. Citrusy, with some light notes of jasmine and pounded rock. Pink grapefruit, honeyed yellow apple and a good dollop of orange really underpins the palate. It also reminds me of jasmine, as the floral note gets infused into the wine, along with even a little spicy bergamot. The acidity here is bright and long throughout the wine, ending with a lemon rind impression and the same cool orange fruit note. Knowing there is Pinot Noir here, and perhaps biased by the intent to 'find it', I was careful to not try and push that grape into my note here but as I retaste the wine this morning, with most of the CO2 gone and at a room temp of 71f, there is a strawberry note here but in total, the Chardonnay does speak in the wine at this stage, and it drinks with a purity, a successful balance and the acidity really helping it all come together. |
| Red |
2017 Rhys Pinot Noir Alpine VineyardSanta Cruz Mountains more |
6/29/2020 - Frank Murray III wrote: NRThis showed excellent, seeing about 4 hours of air. This bottle has the same pinot funk aroma that the July 2019 bottle showed, too. The wine fans out across the palate, with a tangy, herby note, followed by cranberry, strawberry jam and asian 5-spice. I found this to be 'pure', that sense of purity that the bottle from last year showed, too.....retasting 24 hours later without food and at room temp of 71f. Aromatic now holds the 5-spice, along with a touch of evergreen. The intensity on the wine dials up more today, along with the juicy red fruit notes--cranberry, cherry and strawberry. And the palate weight impression today is clear, showing a true medium weight. I mention this because of my reference to strawberry 'jam' from yesterday's impressions. There is nothing heavy here. What I do predict can happen with this wine is for the brown spice notes (from the 30% new oak) to fold in better, which would soften some of the spiciness. Overall, this is a strong, deeply flavored version of Alpine, with a mix of savory, crunchy and juicy components. |
| Red |
2008 Rhys Syrah Skyline VineyardSanta Cruz Mountains more |
6/28/2020 - CMN wrote: 89 pointsPurple and black fruit flavors with a pinch of pepper and green herbs. Medium+ bodied with medium+ acidity and fine grained tannins. Finishes leaving a long trail of creosote in the mouth. More about elegance than power; well made but lacks a certain je ne sais quoi. |
| Red |
2012 Rhys Pinot Noir Skyline VineyardSanta Cruz Mountains more |
6/28/2020 - Mike Dildine Likes this wine: 95 points12.8% abv. Medium burgundy red, expressive aromas. Raspberry, cinnamon and baking spices on the palate. Very poised and well behaved, this wine has exceptional focus, depth, balance and length. An outstanding effort. Tastes young and vibrant, many years of enjoyment remain. |
| White |
2015 Rhys Chardonnay Horseshoe VineyardSanta Cruz Mountains more |
6/28/2020 - Mike Dildine Likes this wine: 96 points12.9% abv. Golden straw, expressive aromas. Citrus, pear, green apple, and a strong mineral element. Great depth and length. Intense on the palate with terrific focus, poise and balance. Really notable Chardonnay. |
| White |
2013 Rhys Chardonnay Alpine VineyardSanta Cruz Mountains more |
6/27/2020 - jlm wrote: NRCork soaked to the top, some signs of slight leakage. Medium lemon color. When first poured, this was expressive but not particularly interesting. Aromas of lemon curd, but not much more. The palate was medium full with good concentration and nice zingy freshness. It was nice but not complex at all. After an hour or two open, however, some more complexity emerged, including some herbal notes and a pungent minerality on the nose. The palate began to have more delineation, and the finish also proved long, unfolding the herbal and mineral notes from the nose. I preferred a recent '13 Horseshoe Chard for its cooler, lighter profile and for its abundant non-fruit notes. The Alpine shows a little young to my taste, and I feel it has aging potential, but the status of the '13 corks concerns me. I'll be opening my other bottles sooner rather than later, but I would recommend a decant. |
| Red |
2013 Rhys Pinot Noir Porcupine HillAnderson Valley more |
6/28/2020 - TomTom wrote: NROne hour decant. This one was a bit disappointing. Relatively austere nose. Tt definitely has a nice mouthfeel with no sign of excess alcohol. However, the black fruit seemed almost muted. It seemed like it was at an awkward phase between the passion of youth and the more nuanced tertiary characteristics I would hope for with some age. |
| Red |
2006 Rhys Pinot Noir Alpine HillsideSanta Cruz Mountains more |
6/28/2020 - Keith Levenberg wrote: flawedCorked :( |
| Red |
2012 Rhys Pinot Noir Bearwallow VineyardAnderson Valley more |
6/27/2020 - MattMauldin wrote: 90 pointsMedium ruby color. Aromas of pomegranate, hibiscus, earthy spices, pine forest, hints of allspice. Dense and medium bodied, with fig driven fruit and sandalwood, tea and floral spice depth. Dry and rough grainy tannins at first, gaining some volume and roundness with air. Moderate acidity, juicy depth on the finish. Good flavor development, grainy and unyielding structurally at first, recommend a decant. Tough to read the potential: 89-90. |
| Red |
2010 Rhys Pinot Noir Family Farm VineyardSan Mateo County more |
6/26/2020 - dougsmith Likes this wine: 90 pointsMedium ruby color, cloudy. Complex on the nose with wild strawberry, red cherry, damp earth and cola. Medium bodied and juicy on the palate. |
| Red |
2017 Rhys Pinot Noir Mt. Pajaro VineyardSanta Cruz Mountains more |
6/22/2020 - glou.sf Likes this wine: 94 pointsTasted blind. Lovely nose of white pepper, red berries, and a hint of smoke. Quite tart on the palate with good acidity, tart berries, orange peel, some darker fruit characters, and a slight bitterness. Great structure and a long, lingering finish. Really great young Santa Cruz Mountains Pinot. 94+ |
| Red |
2009 Rhys Pinot Noir Alpine VineyardSanta Cruz Mountains more |
6/25/2020 - azb Likes this wine: 93 pointsProbably at peak, but I expect to hold well for at least 3-4 more years. Needs decanting. |
| Red |
2013 Rhys Pinot Noir Family Farm VineyardSan Mateo County more |
6/25/2020 - Andydna Likes this wine: 91 pointsBramble fruits, dark cherry, spices. Really nice. Not incredibly complex. Would drink in the next few years. |
| Red |
2014 Rhys Pinot Noir Family Farm VineyardSan Mateo County more |
6/24/2020 - Twopawsup Likes this wine: 91 pointsPale ruby color with slow legs. Burnt toast, cinnamon, and cedar on the palate. Black cherry, white pepper and leather on the palate. Long silky finish. |
| White |
2014 Rhys Chardonnay Anderson Valleymore |
6/23/2020 - talbot61 Likes this wine: 88 pointsMuch lighter and lower intensity than other Rhys chardonnays -- a village wine among premier crus. It still offers a lot of interest and is fully ready for drinking. |
| Red |
2012 Rhys Syrah Horseshoe VineyardSanta Cruz Mountains more |
6/21/2020 - sdr Likes this wine: 91 pointsThis is a sophisticated version of Syrah - actually a bit too sophisticated. There’s nice Syrah character, decent fragrance and acidity. But the tannins are too soft, too smooth. I don’t expect Cayuse, but I yearned for something more to grab my gums and grate my tongue. Perhaps it was more demonstrative when younger. I want my Syrah to behave a lot differently than Pinot Noir. |
| White |
2012 Rhys Chardonnay Horseshoe VineyardSanta Cruz Mountains more |
6/22/2020 - Jahull03 wrote: NRSo good right now. Wide open and super-mineral. Wonderful mouthfeel. Will continue to evolve but ready to go now |
| White |
2012 Rhys Chardonnay Alpine VineyardSanta Cruz Mountains more |
6/21/2020 - Beezc Likes this wine: 93 pointsThis took a little time to open up. Very well balanced. I still think the best is yet to come here. Even better in a year or two. 93+ |
| White |
2012 Rhys Chardonnay Alpine VineyardSanta Cruz Mountains more |
6/21/2020 - Mike Dildine Likes this wine: 97 points13.3% abv. Medium straw, expressive aromas. On the palate, apple, pear, cinnamon, and a citrus note on the back palate. Absolutely superb balance, depth, length with poise and personality to spare. A beautiful, confident Chardonnay in the prime of life, strutting her stuff! |
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