Rhys, Pinot Noir San Mateo County other_regions_italy Try after 2013

Try after 2013

Impenetrable reduction overwhelms the underlying fruit today

and fermentation is in foudres and barrels

I am certainly reminded of the belief stated in their press releases that “a great rose Champagne must be made from very ripe grapes

Rhys, Pinot Noir San Mateo County other_regions_italy Try after 2013Much more fruit loaded and rounded than the Santa Cruz Mountains release, the 2013 Pinot Noir San Mateo County comes mostly from the Family Farm vineyard, with a touch from Horseshoe. It gives up lots of strawberry, Bing cherry, spice, and floral nuances to go with beautiful fruit and texture on the palate. It's one of the most approachable Pinots in the lineup, but I suspect it will still have another 5 7 years of longevity.