2009 Rhys Pinot Noir Horseshoe Vineyard
Pinot Noir
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The WINEFRONT
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By Gary Walsh
(Rhys ‘Horseshoe Vineyard’ Pinot Noir) Login and subscribe to see review text.
3/15/2013, (See more on The WINEFRONT...)
Burghound
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By Allen Meadows
(Rhys Vineyards Pinot Noir - Horseshoe Vineyard Villages Red) Subscribe to see review text.
October 2011, Issue #44, (See more on Burghound...)
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By Antonio Galloni
(Rhys Pinot Noir Horseshoe Vineyard Santa Cruz Mountains) Login and sign up and see review text.
Exploring California's Central Coast (Aug 2011), (See more on Vinous...)
View From the Cellar
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By John Gilman
(Rhys Vineyards “Horseshoe Ranch” Pinot Noir (Santa Cruz Mountains)) Login and sign up and see review text.
May/Jun 2011, Issue #33, Recently Tasted California Wines The Search for Traditionalists Turns Up A Crowd
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By Josh Raynolds
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May/June 2011, IWC Issue #156, (See more on Vinous...)
RJonWine.com
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By Richard Jennings
(Rhys Pinot Noir Horseshoe Vineyard) Barrel sample - very dark purple red violet color; tight, coiled, intense, black raspberry, pepper, green pepper nose; intense, tight, powerful, ripe and tart black cherry, black raspberry, pepper palate, somewhat reminiscent of a Corton in its power and intensity; long finish 93-95 pts.(100% whole cluster; 13.3% alcohol)
1/28/2011, (See more on RJonWine.com...) 93 points
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Wine Definition
- Vintage2009
- TypeRed
- ProducerRhys
- VarietyPinot Noir
- Designationn/a
- VineyardHorseshoe Vineyard
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionSanta Cruz Mountains
- AppellationSanta Cruz Mountains
- Display optionsDefault
- UPC/EAN Code7072797003796
2/17/2024 - Wine Sparty wrote: 92 Points
I think this has 5 years left at least. Still quite youthful, bright fruits.
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12/3/2023 - grafstrb wrote:
-- decanted approx. 1.5 hrs. prior to initial taste --
-- tasted non-blind over a couple hrs. --
NOSE: very nice; alluring; deep, dark red fruits with a savory edge; red apple skins; not complex, but awfully enjoyable.
BODY: garnet color with slight bricking throughout; color is of medium-deep depth. {forgot to note weight}
TASTE: medium+ to high acidity; smooth --- no tannin; oak; ripe, dark red fruits; no funk; 13.3% alc.; not complex. Drink Now and over the near term. Gut impression score: 90.
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11/23/2023 - Backdoctor wrote: 93 Points
still youthful. Balanced with good red fruit on palate
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4/5/2023 - pjhr Likes this wine: 94 Points
Delicious red raspberry, spice, earthy notes on the open nose and layered palate with resolving tannins on the long finish. Drinking beautifully!
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1/28/2023 - amoryb wrote:
Really nice. Spicy nose with a little lingering stemminess. The fruit has moved to a bit of raspberry and maybe apricot. I think fully resolved so not sure where it goes from here but glad to have it tonight.
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