2006 Rhys Pinot Noir Alpine Vineyard
Pinot Noir
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
(Rhys, Alpine Vineyard Pinot Noir Santa Cruz Mountains Red) Subscribe to see review text.
5/14/2011, (See more on JancisRobinson.com...)
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By Allen Meadows
(Rhys Vineyards Pinot Noir Alpine Vineyard Red) Subscribe to see review text.
4th Quarter, 2008, Issue #32, (See more on Burghound...)
RJonWine.com
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By Richard Jennings
(Rhys Pinot Noir Alpine Vineyard) Group's #2 (tie), my #2, 38 pts - dark ruby color; lovely, deep, ripe black cherry, blackberry, light caramel nose; a little tight yet, tart black cherry, black raspberry palate with medium acidity and firm tannins; medium-plus finish 93+ points
7/19/2012, (See more on RJonWine.com...) 93 points -
By Richard Jennings
(Rhys Pinot Noir Alpine Vineyard) Tart red fruit, herbal nose; tart red fruit, herbal, green herb palate; medium-plus finish 92+ points
4/21/2011, (See more on RJonWine.com...) 92 points -
By Richard Jennings
(Rhys Pinot Noir Alpine Vineyard) Medium cherry red color with pale meniscus; rich cherry, raspberry nose; tasty, rich, raspberry, black raspberry, cherry palate with depth and good acidity; medium-plus finish
6/3/2010, (See more on RJonWine.com...) 93 points -
By Richard Jennings
(Rhys Pinot Noir Alpine Vineyard) Dark cherry red color; menthol, tart black cherry, berry nose; velvety, tart red fruit, menthol, cinnamon, stems, mineral palate; medium-plus finish 92+ pts.
3/15/2010, (See more on RJonWine.com...) 92 points -
By Richard Jennings
(Rhys Pinot Noir Alpine Vineyard) Dark cherry red color; violet, cherry, berry, lavender nose; focused, tart cherry, cinnamon, mineral palate with good acidity; medium-plus finish (needs another year or two)
1/13/2010, (See more on RJonWine.com...) 93 points -
By Richard Jennings
(Rhys Pinot Noir Alpine Vineyard) Medium red color with pale meniscus; stemmy, green nose; big, tart cherry, stemmy, green and mineral palate; medium finish 89+ pts.
4/24/2009, (See more on RJonWine.com...) 89 points -
By Richard Jennings
(Rhys Pinot Noir Alpine Vineyard) Dark cherry red color with pale meniscus; black cherry, roses, with a touch of sandalwood on the nose; deep black cherry, mineral and rock palate, with structure and good acidity; medium-plus finish (75% whole cluster and 2/3's new oak; Kevin says "[The] Alpine [Vineyard] laps up oak.")
5/2/2008, (See more on RJonWine.com...) 93 points
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Wine Definition
- Vintage2006
- TypeRed
- ProducerRhys
- VarietyPinot Noir
- Designationn/a
- VineyardAlpine Vineyard
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionSanta Cruz Mountains
- AppellationSanta Cruz Mountains
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7/23/2023 - peternelson Likes this wine: 92 Points
Dark muddy purple, spicy Rhys nose, some black cherry cough syrup, licorice, dark earthy notes; holding up very well, really nice, balanced if not on the bigger side. Great with some of the BBQ meats at Best in the Park BBQ. EWG
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5/11/2023 - 14frimaire wrote:
Fully mature, this is a little clunky and rustic. The cola notes and fruit have subsided (in a good way), but it is a little rough around the edges and doesn't have the depth I thought I saw in its youth.
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5/6/2021 - pjhr Likes this wine: 94 Points
Delicious black cherry, minerals, and hint of whole cluster spice on the nose and smooth palate with refreshing acidity and fine tannins on the long finish. Drinking beautifully!
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4/10/2021 - Darjeeling Likes this wine: 91 Points
Earthy, muted fruit, straight typical Pinot noir. Medium acidity. 14 abv. Cork in perfect shape, but was a bit of effort to remove. Rx cork.
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1/30/2021 - gzim Likes this wine: 89 Points
2006 Rhys Alpine Vineyard Pinot Noir
Last week I opened an ‘07 Horseshoe, tonight the ‘06 Alpine. Same soft cork! Both times it broke using my favorite waiters corkscrew and had to use the Durand.
This wine is very different than the Horseshoe - as the Fruit is much less “in your face” and has so much more spice and pine.... long spiced mid palate more cran- tartness and forest floor.
It seems to be on a very gentle aging curve.
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