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2014 Rhys Pinot Noir Alpine Hillside
Pinot Noir
- USA
- California
- Santa Cruz Mountains
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Community Tasting Notes 10
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Rieslingfan wrote:
February 8, 2024 - Sooner or later you have to open one. I had been staring at the 2014 Hillsides for a while, and entering its tenth year from the vintage seemed like a good time to check in. Better that I had put it in a decanter for a couple of hours, as it stated simple, but two hours later blossomed. When I got to my second glass the earthy depths created a foundation for the still fresh, dark red fruit. The savory, earthy elements were even more apparent on the palate, alongside brighter fruit and balanced tannins. Very enjoyable to drink after some air, but also seems poised for more a lot more development over the next 5-10 years.
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Nutty08 wrote: 90 points
January 27, 2024 - Blind, sappy concentrated almost confected fruit that I thought was a Russian River Pinot. After knowing the producer I picked up just a hint of herbal character that was nice lift to the concentrated fruit. Good, but would be disappointed at this price point.
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NBouras915 wrote: 89 points
September 2, 2023 - came from a pristine OWC. Strong bellpepper (underripe tones?). I find a lot of Rhys wines have great fruit but seem under-ripe
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Mike Dildine Likes this wine: 95 points
November 24, 2022 - 13.1% abv. Medium-dark burgundy, very aromatic. On the palate, raspberry, black cherry, sage, Christmas spice and saline minerality on the finish. Impeccable depth, balance, length and focus. Drinking fantastic right now and will probably only improve with several more years of bottle age. Beautiful.
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Burgundy Al wrote: 90 points
December 7, 2021 - Red cherry, cranberry with cedar, savory spice and a clear whole cluster character. Not as pristine or bright as I expected. This is the one bottle I bought at auction (vs directly from Rhys) and even from an auction in Hong Kong, so I can't be 100% confident on the bottle.
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By John Gilman
May/Jun 2020, Issue #87, Recently-Tasted American Wines Lifting the Spirits Of The Sad Spring of 2020(Pinot Noir “Alpine Vineyard” Hillside- Rhys Vineyards (Santa Cruz Mountains)) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Antonio Galloni
Santa Cruz Mountains – The 2015s and 2014s (Aug 2017), 8/1/2017 (link)(Rhys Pinot Noir Alpine Vineyard Hillside Central Coast Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Allen Meadows
Jun-17, Issue #67 (link)(Rhys Vineyards Pinot Noir - Alpine Hillside Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By John Gilman
Jul/Aug 2016, Issue #64, The 2014 Vintage of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, As Well As 2013 Syrahs, From Rhys Vineyards(Rhys Vineyards “Alpine Hillside” Pinot Noir (Santa Cruz Mountains)) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Antonio Galloni
Brilliance in the Santa Cruz Mountains (Jul 2016), 7/1/2016 (link)(Rhys Pinot Noir Alpine Vineyard Hillside Central Coast) Subscribe to see review text.
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2014
- Type Red
- Producer Rhys
- Varietal Pinot Noir
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard Alpine Hillside
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Santa Cruz Mountains
- Appellation Santa Cruz Mountains
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 15 (2%)
- In Cellars 758 (80%)
- Consumed 177 (19%)
Food Pairing
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- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- AppellationSanta Cruz Mountains
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