(Rhys Pinot Noir Alpine Vineyard) Final blend pre-bottling: black-tinged medium red violet color; aromatic, spice, baked berry, baked cherry, black cherry nose; tasty, rich, complex, tart berry, black cherry, black raspberry, baked berry, violets palate; long finish (13.2% alcohol; 59% new oak) 93+-95+ points
(Rhys Pinot Noir Alpine Vineyard) Barrel sample - dark ruby color; appealing, complex, sous bois, cranberry, green herb nose; tasty, tight, ripe cranberry, very tart red fruit, mineral, sous bois palate with medium acidity; needs 3-plus years; medium-plus finish (50% whole cluster, 50% new oak; final barrel blend; 13.25% alcohol) 91-92 points
By Richard Jennings
(Rhys Pinot Noir Alpine Vineyard) Final blend pre-bottling: black-tinged medium red violet color; aromatic, spice, baked berry, baked cherry, black cherry nose; tasty, rich, complex, tart berry, black cherry, black raspberry, baked berry, violets palate; long finish (13.2% alcohol; 59% new oak) 93+-95+ points2/2/2014, (See more on RJonWine.com...) 93 points
By Richard Jennings
(Rhys Pinot Noir Alpine Vineyard) Barrel sample - dark ruby color; appealing, complex, sous bois, cranberry, green herb nose; tasty, tight, ripe cranberry, very tart red fruit, mineral, sous bois palate with medium acidity; needs 3-plus years; medium-plus finish (50% whole cluster, 50% new oak; final barrel blend; 13.25% alcohol) 91-92 points11/3/2013, (See more on RJonWine.com...) 91 points