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2008 Rhys Pinot Noir Bearwallow Vineyard
Pinot Noir
- USA
- California
- North Coast
- Anderson Valley
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Community Tasting Notes 113
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fredb Likes this wine:
February 20, 2024 - Dark red color, moderate transparency with some thinning at the rim. Smoke, loam, black cherry, and some strawberry on the nose. Palate has fully integrated with cherry and raspberry red fruit dominating over some earth and spice elements. Medium finish. Drink.
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aaronwine Likes this wine: 93 points
October 9, 2022 - Still has grippy tannins on the finish and life ahead but showing nicely with plentiful darker fruit, menthol, and forest. Well made as expected. Enjoyed with food.
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jlm wrote:
September 3, 2022 - Nose of cherry, cola spice, and a prominent minty herbal note with air. The palate is medium-full, with significant fruit remaining. The texture feels like there is still some new oak influence, a little glossy when initially opened. But I could be mistaken about whether this saw any new oak. I find the acidity a touch low for the lighter Pinot balance I prefer, but it's a quibble; this is hardly flabby. All in all, interesting and fun to drink at this stage, but it seems like it reflects a style that Rhys has moved past.
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yaCellar Likes this wine: 93 points
July 8, 2022 - Drinking fantastically well at 14 years of age. Black cherry pie, grand marnier, Thai basil. Plush mouthfeel and soft tannins and mouthwatering acid.
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vinojones wrote: 93 points
March 4, 2022 - Dark ruby red;complex nose of strawberry,red raspberry, cardamom and other faint spice;flavors match the bouquet and add a little dark chocolate note; very well balanced on the palate,full body and long smooth finish
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By Allen Meadows
October 2010, Issue #40 (link)(Rhys Vineyards Pinot Noir - Bearwallow 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 “Bearwallow Vineyard” Pinot Noir (Anderson Valley)) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Josh Raynolds
May/June 2010, IWC Issue #150 (link)(Rhys Vineyards Pinot Noir Bearwallow Vineyard Anderson Valley) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Richard Jennings
11/6/2010 (link) 91 points(Rhys Pinot Noir Bearwallow Vineyard) Dark cherry red color; forest floor, fine oak, woody nose; tight, tart cherry, sous bois, mineral palate with a touch of smoke and firm tannins, needs 5-7 years; medium-plus finish
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2008
- Type Red
- Producer Rhys
- Varietal Pinot Noir
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard Bearwallow Vineyard
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion North Coast
- Appellation Anderson Valley
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 12 (1%)
- In Cellars 504 (37%)
- Consumed 856 (62%)
Food Pairing
Community Recommendations
Roasted Pork Shoulder, Watermelon and Fig SaladWho Likes This Wine
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- ProducerRhys
- VarietyPinot Noir
- VineyardBearwallow Vineyard
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionNorth Coast
- AppellationAnderson Valley
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