Stefan Dolhain
Intense and profound Burgundy-like Pinot Noir nose with beautifully pure red fruits and a subtle hint of spices and a mineral touch. Like a hypothetical blend of high quality Burgundy (Echézeaux) and German Baden Pinot Noir (Martin Wassmer Castellberg comes to mind). Profound, very elegant with silky tannin and long aftertaste. A beauty indeed. 2013 vintage. Not cheap at 99 euro but unfortunately that is the price of Pinot Noir at this level. 2013 vintage.
Intense and profound Burgundy-like Pinot Noir nose with beautifully pure red fruits and a subtle hint of spices and a mineral touch. Like a hypothetical blend of high quality Burgundy (Echézeaux) and German Baden Pinot Noir (Martin Wassmer Castellberg comes to mind). Profound, very elegant with silky tannin and long aftertaste. A beauty indeed. 2013 vintage. Not cheap at 99 euro but unfortunately that is the price of Pinot Noir at this level. 2013 vintage.
9.5Alder Yarrow
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Brilliant raspberry and raspberry leaf mixes with red currant and crushed stone over a bed of cedar and pine boughs.
Brilliant raspberry and raspberry leaf mixes with red currant and crushed stone over a bed of cedar and pine boughs.
9.6Graham
Really nice spot now.
Really nice spot now.
9.3Graham
Nice Fam Farm, though I think I like Alpine and Shoe better.
Nice Fam Farm, though I think I like Alpine and Shoe better.
9.2Todd Anderson
Paired so nicely with a grilled pork tenderloin, mashed potatoes, and salad. Everything came together so nicely for an early alfresco family dinner.
Paired so nicely with a grilled pork tenderloin, mashed potatoes, and salad. Everything came together so nicely for an early alfresco family dinner.
9.3Brian R
Much better than a prior flawed bottle. Fresh cranberry and pomegranate with warm spices. Classic california cool climate Pinot. Drink em if you got em, this is very good and I don’t think it will improve from more age.
Much better than a prior flawed bottle. Fresh cranberry and pomegranate with warm spices. Classic california cool climate Pinot. Drink em if you got em, this is very good and I don’t think it will improve from more age.
9.4Manny Abascal
Red cherry, liqueur, some jam, orange peel, new world without the heat. Primary. Aging glacially and gracefully. In 375.
Red cherry, liqueur, some jam, orange peel, new world without the heat. Primary. Aging glacially and gracefully. In 375.
9.3Steven Comfort
I have experienced more bottle variation (in a bad way) with the bottlings from this vineyard than from any other Rhys vineyard... This was a good one!
I have experienced more bottle variation (in a bad way) with the bottlings from this vineyard than from any other Rhys vineyard... This was a good one!
8.9Daniel Steilen
Great red berry flavors (raspberry and strawberry) and a bit of cherry. A nice floral aspect to the nose too. Acidity is reasonably integrated but still a tiny bit tart. Very nice.
Great red berry flavors (raspberry and strawberry) and a bit of cherry. A nice floral aspect to the nose too. Acidity is reasonably integrated but still a tiny bit tart. Very nice.
9.1Manny Abascal
Raspberry, liqueur, rich red fruit flavors. Awfully young and in need of cellaring. Lots of potential.
Raspberry, liqueur, rich red fruit flavors. Awfully young and in need of cellaring. Lots of potential.
9.0Location
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