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2015 Rhys Anderson Valley Pinot Noir

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March 3, 2024 - $31

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RATINGS

93Jeb Dunnuck

Black raspberries, singed herbs, earth and sappy flower notes all emerge from this supple, textured 2015...

92Vinous / IWC

Sweet red cherry, hard candy, wild flowers, mint and rose petal notes are pushed forward in a pliant, supple Pinot... There is so much to like here, including the wine's engaging, up-front personality...overdelivers big time. Don't miss it.

90The Wine Advocate

...quite expressive, exhibiting attractively lifted aromas of sweet red berries, blood orange, cocoa nib, subtle spices and rich soil. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, supple and expansive, with juicy acids and a juicy core of sapid fruit, framed by rich, fine-grained tannins...

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.