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2008 Rhys Pinot Noir Alpine Vineyard
Pinot Noir
- USA
- California
- San Francisco Bay
- Santa Cruz Mountains
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Community Tasting Notes 133
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WetRock wrote:
November 9, 2019 - Tasted blind. Quick impression from a large tasting. Blackberries, mineral, touch of asparagus. But subtle nose overall. Dark fruit but with a glassy feel. Lots of grip. I wrote good potential but young!! Voted. Second fav on the day. I believe this wine garnered the most votes on the day. Showing pretty well and not even quite mature.
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alanr wrote: 93 points
September 17, 2019 - Such beautiful dark raspberry fruit, great balance and lovely complexity.
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B Paul wrote:
August 25, 2019 - Great wine and one of the better experiences I’ve had with a Rhys Pinot Noir. Saw another recent note indicating this had entered the drinking window and I completely agree. Structure is largely resolved and everything is in harmony.
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Burgundy Al wrote: 94 points
August 20, 2019 - Rhys Dinner Following Rhys Tasting (Prairie Grass - Northbrook IL): Red cherry and berry with whole cluster spice, but more in the background (compared with 2009 Swan Terrace, where it dominated). Fully engaging aromas with red fruit, floral and spice elegantly intertwined, followed by similar flavors with ethereal textures. Better today vs last bottle from two years ago, I think this is entering its peak drinking window. Most people's top wine tonight, myself included.
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jbaron wrote: 93 points
July 20, 2019 - Good wine. Balanced edgy fruity structured.
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By Allen Meadows
October 2010, Issue #40 (link)(Rhys Vineyards Pinot Noir - Alpine Vineyard 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 “Alpine Vineyard” 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 Alpine Vineyard Santa Cruz Mountains) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Richard Jennings
7/19/2012 (link) 92 points(Rhys Pinot Noir Alpine Vineyard) Group's #2, #5 for me, 38 pts - dark ruby color with slight cloudiness; reticent, tart raspberry, sous bois, berry syrup nose; tight, tart cherry, mineral, tart berry palate with a very tart dried cherry core and drying tannins; medium-plus finish 92+ points
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By Richard Jennings
1/28/2011 (link) 92 points(Rhys Pinot Noir Alpine Vineyard) Opaque purple red violet color; tar, espresso, smoke, olive, tart black fruit nose; tight, smoke, tart black fruit, tar palate, needs 4-5 years; medium-plus finish
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By Richard Jennings
11/6/2010 (link) 92 points(Rhys Pinot Noir Alpine Vineyard) Dark cherry red color; tart cherry, black cherry nose; tasty, tight, tart cherry, black cherry palate with grip and depth; medium-plus finish 92+ pts.
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By Richard Jennings
3/13/2010 (link) 93 points(Rhys Pinot Noir Alpine Vineyard) Dark cherry red color; deep tart cherry, floral, blue plum nose; tight, tasty, tart cherry, cherry pie palate with integrated oak; medium-plus finish
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2008
- Type Red
- Producer Rhys
- Varietal Pinot Noir
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard Alpine Vineyard
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion San Francisco Bay
- Appellation Santa Cruz Mountains
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 18 (1%)
- In Cellars 1,329 (55%)
- Consumed 1,059 (44%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
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- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- AppellationSanta Cruz Mountains
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