(Rhys Pinot Noir Bearwallow Vineyard) Barrel sample - dark purple red violet color; sweet, black cherry, ripe raspberry, cherry, sweet green herb nose; luscious, tasty, rich, tight, tart black cherry, black raspberry palate with sweet green herb; medium-plus finish 93-96 pts. (50% whole cluster; 13.2% alcohol; 10% new French oak; 1st year that Rhys team farmed the vineyard)
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By Allen Meadows
(Rhys Vineyards Pinot Noir - Bearwallow Vineyard Villages Red) Subscribe to see review text.October 2011, Issue #44, (See more on Burghound...)