TN: 2013 Rhys Pinot Noir Bearwallow Vineyard

2013 Rhys Pinot Noir Bearwallow Vineyard - USA, California, North Coast, Anderson Valley (5/23/2016)
Getting on towards 9 months since my last bottle (500 ml) of this, and it’s certainly complex and interesting. Red fruit and a touch of tartness as well as minty and other cool, green elements are all in play. This is not some sweet, cola-esque wine, that’s for sure. I like the weight and structure here, but I am not sure about the fruit/non-fruit balance. This is a different sort of Bearwallow from the 2008-2010 period.

Posted from CellarTracker

IIRC, Kevin made a statement in another thread which I can’t find… Basically stating Rhys had undertaken much different farming strategy when they took over Bearwallow. I agree the wines are different now, certainly much more aromatic.

I think 2013 is the first vintage with their new plantings.

-Al