Rhys Vineyards

Pinot Noir 'Bearwallow Vineyard'

Pinot Noir 'Bearwallow Vineyard'

Pinot Noir Bearwallow Vineyard Rhys Vineyards

Practicing Biodynamic
• 100% Pinot Noir
• Bearwallow Vineyard (Anderson Valley AVA)
• Elevation 400-700ft
• Aspect: Southeast to Southwest
• Slope: 20%
• Soil: Wolfey-Bearwallow Series – 6”-24” topsoil over deep fractured shale
• 7% whole cluster
• Fermented in stainless steel fermenters
• 5-day cold soaked
• Aged 17-18 months total with 12 months on the lees in barrel
• 3% new oak (Francois Freres custom barrels, 4 yr seasoning, med to med+ toast)
• 40 barrels (225L) produced
• Alc 12.9%

Info

Producer:
Vintage:
2017
Country:
United States
Region:
California
Appellation:
Anderson Valley
Variety:
Pinot Noir
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Practicing Biodynamic

Sizes Available

Full Bottle US-RHY-40-17 12/750ml

Resources

Press & Reviews

Jeb Dunnuck
Score
92
Date
2019-10-31
Vinous
Score
94
Date
2019-06-01
Wine Advocate
Score
94
Date
2020-02-06