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WTN: 2013 Rhys San Mateo County Pinot Noir

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WTN: 2013 Rhys San Mateo County Pinot Noir

by David M. Bueker » Sun Nov 18, 2018 5:56 pm

2013 Rhys Pinot Noir San Mateo County - USA, California, San Francisco Bay, San Mateo County (11/18/2018)
Would it be uncool to say that this is my favorite Rhys wine? It’s not because it’s the best, but rather because it’s a fine example of the style, while showing more nuance and ultimately pleasure in an earlier drinking window. Fully integrated, red fruit dominated and showing just a hint of sneaky back end tannin, this is about as fun to drink as you can get. The balance indicates plenty of time to spare, but I have a hard time keeping my hands off of these.

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Re: WTN: 2013 Rhys San Mateo County Pinot Noir

by wnissen » Wed Nov 21, 2018 1:52 pm

I still have not seen any other wines with a San Mateo County appellation except for Rhys. It's a shame because the potential for quality is obviously there.
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Re: WTN: 2013 Rhys San Mateo County Pinot Noir

by David M. Bueker » Wed Nov 21, 2018 2:29 pm

I am fairly certain that other wines qualify for it, but use a more specific AVA.
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Re: WTN: 2013 Rhys San Mateo County Pinot Noir

by wnissen » Wed Nov 21, 2018 2:51 pm

Ah, interesting, I didn't realize the Santa Cruz Mountains AVA included parts of Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties. It has so little planted, just 60 hectares.
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Re: WTN: 2013 Rhys San Mateo County Pinot Noir

by David M. Bueker » Wed Nov 21, 2018 3:23 pm

There is a nice map on the Rhys site that puts it in a bit of perspective.
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