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

Rhys Alesia Santa Cruz Mountains Pinot Noir 2017 (750ml) Uco ValleyWinemaker 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 JD93 Jeb Dunnuck Coming all from the Santa Cruz Mountains, the 2017 Pinot

with a salty twang to the lime and white orchard fruits found throughout

Some sweet spices

with uncommon complexity and length for the price point

finishing with brown baking spice notes of nutmeg

and it’s a darker

which celebrates tradition

The palate is medium- to full-bodied with finely tuned tannins and a plush mouthfeel

spice box and sweet licorice

although the region of Niigata is often credited with putting this rice strain on the map

finely chewy tannins that impress

It is warm and spicy

FLAVORS: raspberry