Rhys Vineyard

I was referred to Rhys a few years ago by wine lovers alike… you know, new world Pinot Noir whom might enjoy Sonoma Coast and Russian River juice. Joined the waiting list but learned they will not offer any less than 4 bottles purchases (like many higher end wineries used to do like Martinelli, Kistler, etc… fyi, they don’t do that anymore, but Rhys continues). I never bought any Rhys cuz I never had it and didn’t want to risk three bottles worth of wine going down the drain after the first spit from the first bottle if it were the case. I finally tried the ’04 family vineyard pinot and now I understand why because the wine wouldn’t sell as great with the way it tastes. Though I have to admit it would age for a long time. It had so much oak and tannins that you’d be confused with the varietal. It doesn’t taste characteristically like any Pinot of any country or of the Bay Area.