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2017 Rhys Bearwallow Vineyard Pinot Noir, 500ml

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November 20, 2022 - $41

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RATINGS

94The Wine Advocate

...opening nose of dried rose petal and violet, charcuterie, peppercorn, warm red cherries, dried herbs, dusty earth, bergamot and warm blackberries. It's light to medium-bodied with a silky texture and intense, spicy, earth-accented fruits, framed by grainy tannins and great freshness, finishing very long and very spicy.

94Vinous / IWC

...dark, plush and totally seductive. Black cherry, plum, spice, leather and menthol meld...forward and luscious, but it also offers terrific nuance...

92Burghound.com

...determined swirling eventually coaxes the relatively high-toned red berry, spiced plum and soft floral nuances to emerge. There is a lovely mouthfeel to the sleek, well-detailed and energetic medium weight flavors that terminate in a dusty, balanced and youthfully austere finale where a hint of bitter pit fruit character arises.

92Jeb Dunnuck

...powerful, fruit-forward bouquet of scorched earth, toasted spices, earth, and forest floor nuances. It's a rich, powerful Pinot Noir with a more mouthfilling, chewy style...

REGION

United States, California, North Coast, Mendocino County, Anderson Valley

Mendocino AVA was established in 1984 and amended in 1989. It includes numerous sub-appellations. Mendocino AVA is entirely within Mendocino County, and the AVA is known for its Mediterranean climate. Vintners successfully grow Carignan, Charbono, Grenache, Zinfandel, Petit Sirah and Syrah. In cooler parts of the region Pinot Noir and Chardonnay are also grown. Mendocino County is home to nearly 600 vineyards, and many have been certified organic for decades, thanks to the region’s famous “green and sustainable” approach to agriculture and nearly everything else. Mendocino was named for 16th century explorers, a pair of brothers whose last name was Mendoza. Winemaking, however, didn’t start until the 19th century when some would-be gold miners decided it was more profitable to make wine than to pan for gold. Italian immigrants in the late 19th century continued to establish winemaking ventures.

TYPE

Red Wine, Pinot Noir

This red wine is relatively light and can pair with a wide variety of foods. The grape prefers cooler climates and the wine is most often associated with Burgundy, Champagne and the U.S. west coast. Regional differences make it nearly as fickle as it is flexible.