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2018 Rhys Horseshoe Hillside Pinot Noir

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March 3, 2024 - $145

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RATINGS

99Jeb Dunnuck

Ripe pomegranate, red currants, iodine, crushed stone, new leather, and wood smoke...hits the palate with medium to full-bodied richness, a flawless texture, silky tannins, and a great, great finish.

98Vinous / IWC

Black cherry, licorice, menthol, cloves and leather build in a potent, sumptuous wine that marries fruit intensity and structure... This is an especially dense, savory style.

18.5Jancis Robinson

Compelling aroma of bright raspberry and pomegranate fruit. Intensely bright raspberry and pomegranate flavours have that lovely woodiness of pomegranate seeds along with dried herbs and dried flowers. Absolutely electric acidity keeps the fruit vibrating through a long citrusy finish.

REGION

United States, California, Santa Cruz Mountains

Santa Cruz Mountains AVA includes high elevation territory in the counties of Santa Clara, Santa Cruz and San Mateo. The AVA follows the coast line from San Francisco to Monterey with elevations from 400 feet to 3,000 feet above sea level. There are 1,500 vineyard acres and the AVA was established in 1981. Despite the challenging terrain in these rugged mountains and hills, highly esteemed wineries have been located here since the early 20th century, when Paul Masson, a Frenchman by birth, started making sparkling wine in the area. By the 1970s vineyards were growing Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Numerous microclimates within the AVA offer viticulturists diverse growing conditions, and many varietals are grown successfully.

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.