WTN: Sub-Alpine

[David M. Bueker]

The 2017 Rhys Vineyards Pinot Noir Alpine Vineyard (Santa Cruz Mountains) is aromatically gorgeous with deep cherry fruit, warm spices (cinnamon, nutmeg), and a deep, dark earthiness. The palate isn’t quite as expressive, as the fruit turns tart, almost sour, which then carries on into the mid-palate. The finish is much better, so perhaps more air or bottle age will ameliorate the tart fruit. I hope so, as the wine smells great, and the structure is a well balanced tannin/acid combination.

I like Rhys wines, own a few, wish I had enough experience to figure out which vineyards I like more.

[David M. Bueker]

I am firmly in the Horseshoe camp.

Skyline is great too, but the upcharge…ugh.

I have more than enough to do a run through. Could even do the Hillsides. Might as well!