Purple/ruby in color, mostly clear and bright. The nose has sour cherries and cherry candy. Medium bodied. Light tannins. On the palate, the sour cherries and cherry candy come thru in layers. There is a deep complexity to this wine. Just about at peak. Long finish. This should drink well for another five to eight years. It will work well with Salmon or Tuna.
This was an interesting Pinot Noir from northern California. Ruby in color, clear and bright. The nose has cherries, sour cherries, smoke, anise and slight menthol. Very nice. On the palate, this has a big, but very nice texture. Viscous with good acidity. On the palate, this drinks well with sour cherries, anise, sandalwood and just the faint whiff of char. Very tasty. A long finish. Those who like bigger, fresh (clean) Pinot Noir should love this wine. Drink over the next ten years. It would go well with Salmon but also roasted chicken.
Purple in color. The nose is great with black cherries, slight cola and a bit of roasted herbs. On the palate, this has a great texture. Black cherry fruit. Very clean. Still not yet at maturity, it may still have some upside. Good balance with nice acidity. Would work great with steakfish or fowl. Rhys started commercially in 2004 and there wines have gotten better over time, but even the earlier ones seem to age quite well.
This seems to be a bit over the hill. That said, it has enough to suggest that it was probably a nice wine a few years ago. Ruby/purple in color. Cherries and dried cherries on the nose. Medium bodied. On the palate, cherries and dried cherries. Slightly oxidized perhaps. Nice finish. It would be interesting to try a newer vintage of this.
