Rhys, Pinot Noir San Mateo County other_regions_italy old-vine Grenache cuvee

old-vine Grenache cuvee

Drink 2016-2035

Impenetrable reduction overwhelms the underlying fruit today

the chalky features came out more prominently and gave a silky texture with a greenish phenolic grip on the salty finish

Try after 2013

Rhys, Pinot Noir San Mateo County other_regions_italy old-vine Grenache cuveeMuch more fruit loaded and rounded than the Santa Cruz Mountains release, the 2013 Pinot Noir San Mateo County comes mostly from the Family Farm vineyard, with a touch from Horseshoe. It gives up lots of strawberry, Bing cherry, spice, and floral nuances to go with beautiful fruit and texture on the palate. It's one of the most approachable Pinots in the lineup, but I suspect it will still have another 5 7 years of longevity.