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2008 Rhys Pinot Noir Swan Terrace
Pinot Noir
- USA
- California
- Santa Cruz Mountains
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Community Tasting Notes 36
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shaferguy91 wrote: 93 points
November 17, 2023 - Drinking Beautifully
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pjhr Likes this wine: 94 points
April 29, 2023 - Delicious dark cherry, earth, and spice on the nose and savory palate with refreshing acidity on the long finish. Simply delicious!
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dougie Likes this wine: 93 points
March 23, 2023 - Big and beautiful. Can go many years due to acid going strong. Went through many changes over 4 hours, decanted for an hour. Enjoyed the 08 skyline a bit more a few months back, more polished and lush- preferences. This was more burly and spicy.
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Tree512 Likes this wine: 94 points
March 10, 2023 - Great wine fully ready to go. Deep purple fruit, complex and long.
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silton Likes this wine: 94 points
January 15, 2023 - Muted cherry, plum and dried berry fruit is nicely complemented by tertiary notes that linger. Harmonious with modest depth and complexity. Has the balance and still a bit of tannin to last a while but I'm happy with my decision to pop this now. 93-94. @Naschmarkt Palo Alto.
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By John Gilman
May/Jun 2011, Issue #33, Recently Tasted California Wines The Search for Traditionalists Turns Up A Crowd(Rhys Vineyards “Swan Terrace” Pinot Noir (Santa Cruz Mountains)) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Allen Meadows
October 2010, Issue #40 (link)(Rhys Vineyards Pinot Noir - Swan Terrace Villages Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By John Gilman
Sep/Oct 2010, Issue #29, In Search of California’s New and Old Schools of Terroir(Rhys Vineyards “Swan Terrace” Pinot Noir (Santa Cruz Mountains)) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Josh Raynolds
May/June 2010, IWC Issue #150 (link)(Rhys Vineyards Pinot Noir Swan Terrace Santa Cruz Mountains) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Richard Jennings
7/19/2012 (link) 91 points(Rhys Pinot Noir Swan Terrace) Group's #6, my #7, 42 pts - medium ruby color; reticent, light caramel, tart cherry, stems nose; tight yet, tart cranberry, very tart cherry palate with medium-plus acidity, firm tannins and integrating oak; medium-plus finish 91+ points
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2008
- Type Red
- Producer Rhys
- Varietal Pinot Noir
- Designation Swan Terrace
- Vineyard n/a
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Santa Cruz Mountains
- Appellation Santa Cruz Mountains
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 6 (1%)
- In Cellars 338 (51%)
- Consumed 321 (48%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
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- VarietyPinot Noir
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- AppellationSanta Cruz Mountains
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