Rhys Vineyards

Santa Cruz Mountains Pinot Noir

9.256 ratings
9.26 pro ratings
Santa Cruz Mountains, San Francisco Bay, California, USA
Pinot Noir
Turkey, Game, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Duck, Goose, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Mushrooms, Chicken, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa, Shellfish
Top Notes For
Sara Thomas

Lovely! Floral, tangy red cherry, rhubarb, bergamot, green tea, licorice. V pretty

Lovely! Floral, tangy red cherry, rhubarb, bergamot, green tea, licorice. V pretty

Jan 12th, 2019
Phil Stice

Bright red fruits. Baking spices. Elegant.

Bright red fruits. Baking spices. Elegant.

Feb 3rd, 2017
Michael Housewright

Writer/Photographer Wine Enthusiast Magazine

9.1

Just a baby. Once the fat melts with some bottle age, this could really sing.

Just a baby. Once the fat melts with some bottle age, this could really sing.

Jun 11th, 2016
Patrick Derdeyn

Rhys speaks for itself, even the appellation blends are on another level. 2013 is a knockout year and the goodness shows throughout the vineyard lineup. Just awesome.

Rhys speaks for itself, even the appellation blends are on another level. 2013 is a knockout year and the goodness shows throughout the vineyard lineup. Just awesome.

Jun 6th, 2016
Graham

Beautiful. Slight bricking, integrated tannins. Spices, fruit. Perfect time to drink now.

Beautiful. Slight bricking, integrated tannins. Spices, fruit. Perfect time to drink now.

Dec 23rd, 2021
Jon Ruyle

So Santa Cruz! Loved it!

So Santa Cruz! Loved it!

Oct 9th, 2020
Richard Alfred

At Barndiva, Healdsburg with my love.
5/31/18

At Barndiva, Healdsburg with my love.
5/31/18

Jun 1st, 2018
Brendan Baker

Black cherry, spice, fairly dark and intense. Not as much acidity or finesse as I usually find in Rhys pinots.

Black cherry, spice, fairly dark and intense. Not as much acidity or finesse as I usually find in Rhys pinots.

Apr 12th, 2018
Bill Crites

Pretty awesome at this young age.

Pretty awesome at this young age.

Feb 1st, 2018
Jon Ruyle

Elegant, restrained fruit, forest floor finish. Lowish acidity. Really nice.

Elegant, restrained fruit, forest floor finish. Lowish acidity. Really nice.

Dec 24th, 2017