Rhys Alesia Santa Cruz Mountains Pinot Noir 2017 (750ml)

Description

Winemaker Notes

To make this Santa Cruz Pinot Noir in 2017, Rhys Vineyards used portions of their newest vineyard, the densely spaced Mt. Pajaro, as well as barrels from Alpine and Horseshoe vineyards. They feel this terrific, mountain grown Pinot Noir is ideal for drinking while customers wait for their Rhys vineyard designates to mature.

Blend: 100% Pinot Noir

Critical Acclaim

JD93Jeb DunnuckComing all from the Santa Cruz Mountains, the 2017 Pinot Noir Santa Cruz Mountains Alesia is similarly colored yet offers a more complex, mineral-laced style. Notes of black raspberries, sassafras, forest floor, and ample spice nuances give way to a medium to full-bodied, beautifully polished, layered Pinot Noir that’s already drinking beautifully, yet will cruise for 7-8 years in cool cellars if you’re so inclined.RP91Robert Parker’s Wine AdvocateMedium to deep ruby, the 2017 Alesia Pinot Noir Santa Cruz Mountains has a spicy nose of pipe tobacco, Earl Grey tea leaves and dried rose petals with dried herbs, woodsmoke, prosciutto and licorice over warm cranberries and blackberries. Light to medium-bodied, it has a good core of earthy fruit with a very soft frame and juicy acidity, finishing long and spicy.