| Rating | 98 |
| Style | Red |
| Variety | Pinot Noir |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Appellation |
Santa Cruz Mountains San Francisco Bay Central Coast California USA |
| ABV | 13.9% |
| Price | $54.00 |
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| Reviewed | 2026-06-23 |
Perfect For
Holiday Meals, Long-Term Aging, Wine And Cheese Night
Drink If You Like
Gamay, Nebbiolo , Pinot Noir
Rhys Vineyards Santa Cruz Mountains Pinot Noir 2023 Review
This is an American Pinot Noir you may not be familiar with, but should be. It's Santa Cruz Mountain Pinot Noir. Rhys Vineyards’ owner Kevin Harvey and winemaker Jeff Brinkman have studied and created some of the most precise and compelling Pinot Noir this AVA has ever seen. This wine is amazing now and will only age into perfection. Earthy cherries, beet root, herbs, and vanilla greet the nose. The palate is elegant, with soft fruit and a distinct yet calm tannic edge. This wine is in such natural harmony. It's beautiful.
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