2015 is the end of the line for appellation wines bottled under the Rhys label. They will be repurposing the Alesia label to be used exclusively for appellation level wines which will be made with 100% Rhys estate vineyard fruit. This one in particular comes fully from the Bearwallow vineyard in Anderson Valley. It’s a lovely medium weighted pinot with raspberry, loam, and white pepper. med+ acidity and mild tannin. Improves with air and should improve over the next 3-5 yrs, although delicious now. — 6 years ago
Delicious 9 year-old Pinot Noir, fleshy with strawberries and spice. Second label from Rhy's Cellars. — 9 years ago
Skeletal and tight at first , showing bones of ample tannin and acidity but not a lot of fruit, but it fleshed out nicely with air. A little simple, with more purple fruit than most other Alesia bottlings, but still very pleasant and with plenty of life remaining. — 10 years ago
Just beautiful, tart red fruit, a touch of stems bring a bit of menthol and spice, it just makes me happy. — 6 years ago
Very nice; interesting floral notes, but not overpowering. — 10 years ago
Another last of its kind wine as the San Mateo moved to Alesia label after this vintage. This young blend is really singing right now with bright red fruit and cedar spice and well balanced acidity. A candidate for short term aging, but the freshness of the fruit really shines now. — 5 years ago
Heavy on the melon, plenty of a acidity and just a whisper of oak. — 6 years ago
Graham
I am growing to think this is my least favorite. I like the Alesia Santa Cruz better. — 4 years ago