Rhys Vineyards

Rhys Vineyards

Alesia Anderson Valley Chardonnay 2017

Very light and surprisingly fruity — 3 years ago

Andrew Stone
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Rhys Vineyards

Skyline Vineyard Pinot Noir 2008

A tasting of nine Rhys Pinot Noirs from the 2008 & 2009 vintages. Jeff Brinkman, Rhys winemaker joined our group. Alcohol was more pronounced on this one — 4 years ago

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Rhys Vineyards

Horseshoe Vineyard Chardonnay

A tasting of nine Rhys Chardonnays spanning 2007-2019. A pre-release peek at the 2019. — 4 years ago

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Rhys Vineyards

Alesia Chileno Valley Syrah 2004

We were so fortunate to have Jeff Brinkman, Rhys’ winemaker for the past 15 years, join our tasting of nine Rhys Syrahs from 2003 - 2013. Stew, smoke, meat, classic bret. I loved it, others not so much. — 4 years ago

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Rhys Vineyards

Bearwallow Vineyard Chardonnay 2017

I like alpine and shoe better but after a few days this is singing. — 5 years ago

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Rivers-Marie

Bearwallow Vineyard Pinot Noir 2015

Moderate reddish purple in the glass. Quite young and tightly knit at this point showing predominantly barrel notes with caramel and dusty cedar but with aeration also wild berries and hints of mint. The red toned fruit is prominent on the palate with surprisingly muscular tannins, balanced acidity, 14.2% alcohol, and good length. This is River-Marie’s first vintage sourced from Rhys’ estate Bearwallow vineyard in the “deep end” of Anderson Valley. The bottling shows promise but would undoubtedly benefit from time in the cellar to unwind. $68. — 8 years ago

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Ghostwriter

Belle Farms Pinot Noir 2013

Reminiscent of Rhys, fantastic wine, terrific Pinot. — 9 years ago

Rhys Vineyards

Alesia San Mateo County Pinot Noir 2006

Delicious 9 year-old Pinot Noir, fleshy with strawberries and spice. Second label from Rhy's Cellars. — 10 years ago

Rhys Vineyards

Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2006

Three hour decant. Smooth as silk. Very Burgundian in style. Lovely. — 11 years ago

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Anthony Lombardi

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I wish I still had some of those around. Loved those.

Alesia

Alder Springs Vineyard Pinot Noir 2011

Elegant, but way too young. The aromatics are exquisite. Rhys/Alesia are Pinot Noir savants. This is a whole cluster masterpiece. — 11 years ago

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Popping open the 08 Alesia tomorrow. Yay!!
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Rhys Vineyards

Bearwallow Vineyard Blanc de Blancs 2015

Subtle lemon, minerals, light toast. — 4 years ago

Rhys Vineyards

Blanc de Blancs Bearwallow Vineyard Chardonnay

Perpetual Reserve bottling. White stone fruit, cut herbs, white pepper. — 4 years ago

Rhys Vineyards

Alesia Santa Cruz Mountains Pinot Noir 2017

Love these in half bottles. — 4 years ago

Rhys Vineyards

Alpine Vineyard Pinot Noir 2007

Wow! Tart dark red cherry. Opaque ruby color, still opening up. — 4 years ago

Eric Guido
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Rhys Vineyards

Bearwallow Vineyard Ultra Brut Sparkling White Blend

64/36 Chard/Pinot with an elegant, dosage sweet presentation. Buttery brioche, lemon, sliced Granny Smith apple, chalk, wet stones. Palette is creamy with red berries, cherry, and brioche. — 4 years ago

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Rhys Vineyards

Alesia Fairview Ranch Syrah 2006

Sadly 2015 is the last of these by Rhys - and sadder still, they all sold out in the blink of an eye.

Smooth, berry, strawberry, dried chery, lead pencil, slight rock, minimum tannin. 14.25 ABV. Yeah, I've always pretty much loved these Alesa's. 2006.
— 8 years ago

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Domaine Dujac

Chambolle-Musigny Pinot Noir 2010

Wide open, a bit funky but almost lush, with sweet fruit and spice. Firm tannins on a supple frame. Don't imagine this closing down. This is starkly similar to a number of good Cali/Oregon PN's. Could easily be Peay or Rhys. — 9 years ago

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Rhys Vineyards

Home Vineyard Pinot Noir 2011

I bought a 3-pack of Rhys off a friend who is on the list. Didn't disappoint. Very light and tasty. — 10 years ago

Brandi Bentley
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Alexander Niehenke

Alexander Niehenke

I get their entry level allocation of you want it Charles. Haven't bought but have drank some & it's nice. Too much good Pinot in CA.

Copain

Kiser "En Haut" Anderson Valley Pinot Noir 2009

Wow This rivals the 09' Rhys Alpine. Amazing showing of Cali Pinot. low octane #Pursuitofbalance — 11 years ago

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Rhys Vineyards

Anderson Valley Chardonnay 2016

2016 - Vintage - baked apple spice , medium acidity, , medium bodied , Anderson Valley — 4 years ago

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Rhys Vineyards

Alesia Pinot Noir 2009

A tasting of nine Rhys Pinot Noirs from the 2008 & 2009 vintages. Jeff Brinkman, Rhys winemaker joined our group. This was my #1 with that smoked meat:umami character that I love. Note: (@Delectable does not list it as such but it is Sonoma Coast) — 4 years ago

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Aeris

Bianco Centennial Mountain Carricante 2017

Jeremy Shanker
9.0

Sonoma Carricante made by Rhys 👀👀 — 4 years ago

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Rhys Vineyards

Skyline Vineyard Syrah 2012

We absolutely love this and is drinking beautifully now. Dark fruits, licorice, asian spices, garrigue, velvety tannins enveloped in a medium bodied wine that is body and elegance. We think its the best wine of Rhys and they do some outstanding pinot noir there :) — 4 years ago

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Viñedos del Contino (CVNE)

Contino Single Vineyard Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2015

Pop and pour. I initially opened a Rhys PN to pair with our lentil stew, but that just wasn't dense enough. This btl was fantastic. On the nose: soft mulberry, crushed sweet tomato, loads of raspberry, other soft herbal notes...nice complexity. On the palate: excellent acidity and density, but so weightless at the same time: black cherry and pomegranate, and then a nice finely grained tannic finish. Fantastic. — 5 years ago

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Rhys Vineyards

Alesia Falstaff Road Vineyard Pinot Noir 2006

Really in a nice place! — 8 years ago

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Rhys Vineyards

Alesia Green Valley of Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2007

Tangy cherry and raspberry with a bit of menthol, very nice. — 9 years ago

Eric Brown
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Alesia

Alder Springs Vineyard Chardonnay 2013

Lemon color. Green apple, lemon, a bit of tropical fruit and slight yeast. Mellower than the Alpine, with laser sharp acidity. Long finish. Great value from Rhys. Wish I bought more. Very nice white in the Old World style. — 10 years ago

Frankie Cohen
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Rhys Vineyards

Santa Cruz Mountains Chardonnay 2010

Greg Hirson
9.1

Butterscotch, nutty, citrusy. Nice, with a little background brightness. — 11 years ago

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Big Table Farm

Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2012

Rhys Jr. Whole cluster spice, cola. — 12 years ago