Rhys Arrived!

[David_McMillen]

@Jay Carroll

I did receive my shipping notice- sent on 11/1, not scheduled for delivery until the 8th. So it will sit over the weekend with UPS- hope it makes it around here before that, no worries about the temps here.

I got the same notice. 7 days to Nashville.

[bob_poirier]

Scheduled to arrive on the 8th…I’ts been a busy month of back and forth to my UPS store…Monday will be my 4th trip, I’m running out of excuses to tell the wife…

[Jeff_Brinkman]

@Ryan Caughey

For those in need of a fix, I thought the 07 Green Valley was very good recently. Young, of course, but intense, pure, and sappy. I don’t have the breadth of experience that others have with these wines, but for my two cents, it was the best Alesia I’ve ever had.

For what it’s worth Ryan, I was really thrilled with how the 07 GV came out. I personally think it’s the best of the 07 Alesia lineup and think it’s showing well right now too.

[Denny_P_e_n_t_e_c_o_s_t]

Thanks for the notes Kevin.

I have to try one of the chards, perhaps on Thanksgiving. I’m guessing a couple hours of decant time?

[Rob_MacKay]

Anyone heading up to Rhys on Saturday for pickup? I’ll be up there around noon - noon30…

[T_Welch]

Anybody from Marin or Sonoma heading to the Rhys pickup day? If so, want to carpool?

[Z_Scheiner]

@Rob MacKay

Anyone heading up to Rhys on Saturday for pickup? I’ll be up there around noon - noon30…

Ashley and I will be there with another couple, not sure when though.

[Rob_MacKay]

@Z Scheiner

@Rob MacKay

Anyone heading up to Rhys on Saturday for pickup? I’ll be up there around noon - noon30…

Ashley and I will be there with another couple, not sure when though.

thread jack…

How was the trip?

[Z_Scheiner]

@Rob MacKay

@Z Scheiner

@Rob MacKay

Anyone heading up to Rhys on Saturday for pickup? I’ll be up there around noon - noon30…

Ashley and I will be there with another couple, not sure when though.

thread jack…

How was the trip?

pm’ed

[David_K_o_l_i_n]

@Jay Carroll

I did receive my shipping notice- sent on 11/1, not scheduled for delivery until the 8th. So it will sit over the weekend with UPS- hope it makes it around here before that, no worries about the temps here.

Jay - my notice was 11/1 and delivery date is tomorrow, so maybe you’re in luck

[Jay_Carroll]

Just checked- date has been changed to tomorrow.

[Frank_Smith]

My order was shipped on Monday and is scheduled for delivery tomorrow. It used to be that UPS Ground shipments that left CA on a Monday would get to me on a Thursday, but lately they’ve been taking an extra day.

[john_enea]

I’ll be there sat but not sure the time. but i’m sure it will be a mad house, much crazier than ever due to the digs

[CWun]

Based upon my experience of tasting the 08 lineup at the winery a few months ago (the bottles were opened the night before and recorked before being served to us), I would say don’t open the 08 Rhys pinots for at least 2-5 years. The 08 Alesia pinots are slightly more approachable early.

If you must… Opening a bottle, and doing a slow-oxidation type-method might give you a decent idea of the potential of these pinots.

[K_Keat]

Couldn’t resist. Opened a Alesia Sonoma Coast before leaving work. Great ripe red fruit and a wonderful finish!

[Tyler_McAfee]

Getting this shipment today was very bittersweet. I’m sitting there holding my magnum of Alpine and it dawns on me that by the time I open it my son will be driving and my daughter will have just graduated from high school.

[Robert_Pollard-Smith]

@Kevin Harvey

@Robert Pollard-Smith

Kevin, when you mention recorked and consumed on Day 2, are you consuming any on Day 1, and are you putting it back chilled or at room temp?

TIA.

Robert,
For really young wines like these, my favorite technique is to open a bottle, pour a small glass, recork it, keep it at cellar temp and then drink it the following night.

I drink the small glass (and if it tastes good I may not wait for Day 2!).

Keeping the bottle at cellar temp overnight is ideal. Between room temp or the fridge, I would probably go with room temp.

Thanks, Kevin.

[D_B_i_r_d]

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=“Frank Smith”]My order was shipped on Monday and is scheduled for delivery tomorrow. It used to be that UPS Ground shipments that left CA on a Monday would get to me on a Thursday, but lately they’ve been taking an extra day.

I’ve experienced the same change. I sometimes worry that any hick-up in the chain will mean the wine sits in a truck over the weekend. That being said, my Rhys arrived yesterday in fine shape and is already sleeping in the cellar though a bottle or 2 of the Alesia may have a very short rest…

[Kevin_Harvey]

We are looking into why UPS is quoting longer delivery times this Fall. No news yet but we will keep people posted.

[D_B_i_r_d]

@Kevin Harvey

We are looking into why UPS is quoting longer delivery times this Fall. No news yet but we will keep people posted.

Kevin, I didn’t mean to imply that this was unique to Rhys. It’s not. I have the same issues with all ground shipments from CA or WA.

BTW, I’m opening an '05 Fairview Ranch syrah for dinner w/orange, basil lamb tonight. Any decanting recs?

Thanks for all of your and the Rhys team’s effort.