Rhys Vineyards

Pinot Noir 'Horseshoe Vineyard'

Pinot Noir 'Horseshoe Vineyard'

Pinot Noir Horseshoe Vineyard Rhys Vineyards

Practicing Biodynamic
• 100% Pinot Noir
• Horseshoe Vineyard (Santa Cruz Mountains AVA)
• Elevation 1450-1610ft • Aspect: East, South and West
• Slope: 10-25%
• Soil: Monterey Shale – 18”-24” rocky topsoil
• 100% destemmed
• Fermented in stainless steel fermenters
• 5-day cold soaked
• Aged 17-18 months total with 12 months on the lees in barrel
• 40% new oak (Francois Freres custom barrels, 4 yr seasoning, med to med+ toast)
• 35 barrels(225L) produced
• Alc 13%

Info

Producer:
Vintage:
2017
Country:
United States
Region:
California
Appellation:
Santa Cruz Mountains
Variety:
Pinot Noir
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Practicing Biodynamic

Sizes Available

Full Bottle US-RHY-43-17 12/750ml

Resources

Press & Reviews

Jeb Dunnuck
Score
95
Date
2019-10-31
Vinous
Score
94
Date
2019-10-01
Wine Advocate
Score
92
Date
2020-02-01

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