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Rhys Vineyards

Swan Terrace Santa Cruz Mountains Pinot Noir

9.515 ratings
9.86 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

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Top Notes For
Bill Ward
9.5

Earthy splendor, a touch of tapenade, one persistent pup

Earthy splendor, a touch of tapenade, one persistent pup

Jan 9th, 2015
Mike Evans
9.4

Add a little more concentration and baby fat to the 2006 and this is what you get.

Add a little more concentration and baby fat to the 2006 and this is what you get.

Jun 5th, 2014
Phil Stice
9.6

Gummy chalky thing to go along w cola spice and all things Rhys. Another dimension here that the others lack.

Gummy chalky thing to go along w cola spice and all things Rhys. Another dimension here that the others lack.

Jun 5th, 2014
Matt Ryan

Hospitality Director Big Basin Vineyards

10

Yes yes yes!!! Santa Cruz Mountains' finest. Absolutely stunning dark fruit, earth and spice on the palate and nose - in perfect harmony. So much life left in this wine.

Yes yes yes!!! Santa Cruz Mountains' finest. Absolutely stunning dark fruit, earth and spice on the palate and nose - in perfect harmony. So much life left in this wine.

Aug 15th, 2013
romo
9.2

2nd place. Brownies in the oven nose, silky texture, some ink press and sous bouis. Very nice.

2nd place. Brownies in the oven nose, silky texture, some ink press and sous bouis. Very nice.

May 20th, 2024
Alexander Vadas
9.3

Plenty of youth

Plenty of youth

Mar 3rd, 2018
Matthew Cohen
9.2

Mushroomy but in a good way. Cherry fruit. Nice. Interesting.

Mushroomy but in a good way. Cherry fruit. Nice. Interesting.

Feb 13th, 2017
Conrad Green
9.2

Expansive palate, and ripe but punchy fruit. Lots of zing and depth. Lovely stuff and still has years ahead

Expansive palate, and ripe but punchy fruit. Lots of zing and depth. Lovely stuff and still has years ahead

Feb 11th, 2016
Bradley Brown

Owner/Winemaker Big Basin Vineyards

Absolutely beautiful! From a year that may end up being compared with'13. Sexy, gorgeous nose of mixed wild berries, solid structure and tannin and focused finish that sails on. Wish I had more for the long haul.

Absolutely beautiful! From a year that may end up being compared with'13. Sexy, gorgeous nose of mixed wild berries, solid structure and tannin and focused finish that sails on. Wish I had more for the long haul.

Aug 15th, 2013
Marc Simon
10

Marc had this 10 years ago

Marc had this 10 years ago

Aug 10th, 2014