TN: 2012 Rhys Pinot Noir Skyline Vineyard

M_Dildine · June 28, 2020, 11:17pm

2012 Rhys Pinot Noir Skyline Vineyard - USA, California, San Francisco Bay, Santa Cruz Mountains (6/28/2020)
12.8% abv. Medium burgundy red, expressive aromas. Raspberry, cinnamon and baking spices on the palate. Very poised and well behaved, this wine has exceptional focus, depth, balance and length. An outstanding effort. Tastes young and vibrant, many years of enjoyment remain. (95 pts.)

Brian_G_r_a_f_s_t_r_o_m · February 2, 2022, 7:58pm

2012 Rhys Pinot Noir Skyline Vineyard - USA, California, Santa Cruz Mountains (1/15/2022)
– popped and poured –
– tasted a couple pours non-blind over 2 to 3 hours –

NOSE: warm red fruits.

BODY: medium-light bodied.

TASTE: red-fruited; high acidity; not funky, no tannins. Drinking well now, and may still have room for further improvement. No tertiary elements yet.

Brady_Daniels · February 2, 2022, 9:50pm

Anyone have candidates for Rhys Pinots that have gone tertiary? I feel like digging one out.

Brian_G_r_a_f_s_t_r_o_m · February 2, 2022, 9:51pm

2010 Alpine is certainly showing some.

David_Bu3ker · February 2, 2022, 10:28pm

Hang on for a few minutes, and I will let you know about 2008 Horseshoe.

David_Bu3ker · February 2, 2022, 10:33pm

2008 Shoe is definitely showing development.

Brian_G_r_a_f_s_t_r_o_m · February 2, 2022, 11:44pm

Correction: 2010 Horseshoe, not Alpine.