- Practicing Biodynamic
- 100% Pinot Noir
- 100% Estate fruit from Mt. Pajaro, Alpine, Family Farm, and Horseshoe vineyards (Santa Cruz Mountains AVA)
- Various soil types from each site and elevations ranging from 400′ to 1610′
- Hand-harvested
- Native yeast fermentation
- 18% whole cluster grapes were cold soaked for 5 days. They were foot trodden as well twice a day during fermentation.
- Aged 18 months in 30% new French oak. 15 of those months was on the lees
- 13.2% ABV
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2018
Country:
United States
Region:
California
Appellation:
Santa Cruz Mountains
Variety:
Pinot Noir
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Practicing Biodynamic
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | US-RHY-21-18 | 12/750ml |
Press & Reviews
Wine Advocate
Score
92
Date
2024-04-18
"The 2018 Alesia Pinot Noir Santa Cruz Mountains is immediately wide open on the nose, with pretty aromas of black cherry, pomegranate, red licorice and wild herbs. The palate is svelte and solid, braced with quenching and delicious acidity. On the finish, a mild, understated tannin structure gains sturdiness with air while remaining seamless and inviting. The style here hints at what one finds in the single-vineyard wines at Rhys but remains relatively ready for consumption."
REVIEWS FROM PAST VINTAGES
2019
Wine Advocate
Score
93
Date
2024-04-18
"The 2019 Alesia Pinot Noir Santa Cruz Mountains is a beaming, focused demonstration of Rhys's winemaking style. Aromas of Bing cherry, petrichor and rose petals eagerly waft from the glass. The palate is textural and focused, with an intense, high-toned structure and a long, layered finish. While this is a sturdier showing from Alesia, it nevertheless provides a wonderful platform on which to glimpse the Rhys style without the cellaring necessary for the single-vineyard releases."
2019
Jeb Dunnuck
Score
92
Date
2021-07-22
"The 2019 Pinot Noir Santa Cruz Mountains Alesia, which comes all from the Santa Cruz Mountains, is well worth checking out for readers looking to understand the style of this estate. Spiced red and black fruits, savory herbs, and loamy earth are just some of the nuances in this charming, medium-bodied, balanced Pinot Noir. The tannins aren't quite as polished or integrated as in the single vineyard, but it's beautifully balanced and certainly has classic Rhys character. It should drink well for 5-6 years or more."
Jeb Dunnuck
Score
94
Date
2019-05-28
Jeb Dunnuck
Score
93
Date
2019-10-31
Wine Advocate
Score
91
Date
2020-02-06
Vinous
Score
90
Date
2018-08-01