Rhys Winery

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  February 2009

  Rhys Alesia Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2006

  Snoothrank: Starting at $50^.00

  Very feminine floral and raspberry nose with a touch of coconut shavings thrown in. Slight bitter coffee finish with ripe red fruit on palate. A touch hot and not cloying.

  Wine review by brooklynwino

  
  

• February 2009

  And away I go.... 2006 Faiveley Bourgogne 13% $20 Lean, ungenerous and acid ... http://www.snooth.com/wine/rhys-alesia-pinot-noir-sonoma-coast-2006/ 2006 Roessler Griffin’s Lair Sonoma Coast Big, round and soft but with sneaky strucutre to the roasted meat, cherry and oak... Read moreAnd away I go.... 2006 Faiveley Bourgogne 13% $20 Lean, ungenerous and acid ... http://www.snooth.com/wine/rhys-alesia-pinot-noir-sonoma-coast-2006/ 2006 Roessler Griffin’s Lair Sonoma Coast Big, round and soft but with sneaky strucutre to the roasted meat, cherry and oak spice core. Solid http://www.snooth.com/wines/2006+roessler+griffin's+lair+sonoma+coast/ 2007 WillaKenzie Estate Cuvee Willamette Valley This is sooo fresh, fun and delicious - and consistent. It's one of the best values in Pinot today! http://www.snooth.com/wine/willakenzie-estate-pinot-noir-willamette-valley-2007/ 2006 Antica Terra Willamette Valley As good as the 2007 and more evolved and ready for prime time with a similar earthy, non fruit driven character that is compelling and not tiring to drink. http://www.snooth.com/wine/antica-terra-pinot-noir-willamette-valley-2006/ 2006 Roessler Brosseau Chalone Earthy and a bit more masculine styled than most Pinots this will blossom with another year in the cellar. http://www.snooth.com/wine/brosseau-2006/ 2006 Roessler La Encantada Sta. Rita Hills Superbly pure Pinot fruit in an elegant, seamless package with wonderfully bright and expressive fruit. http://www.snooth.com/wine/la-encantada-2006/ 2007 Roessler Dutton Ranch Russian River Valley Just classic Russian River Pinot with a powerful, mouthfilling palate and deep, earth and meat tinged dark cherry fruit. It’s a winner! http://www.snooth.com/wine/dutton-ranch-2007/    (hide)

  Forum post in the topic Pinot Noir GTi by Gregory Dal Piaz

  
  
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  February 2009

  Rhys Alesia Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2006

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  A wonderful nose with cherry fruit, tobacco, herbs, big dried herbs, bay leaf, a touch of funk lurking. Big and round in the mouth with seamless integration of the firm acids andgentle, balanced tannins. Very red fruited with currant and cherry tones gently backed by a taut tension... Read moreA wonderful nose with cherry fruit, tobacco, herbs, big dried herbs, bay leaf, a touch of funk lurking. Big and round in the mouth with seamless integration of the firm acids andgentle, balanced tannins. Very red fruited with currant and cherry tones gently backed by a taut tension that gives one the impression that this is holding more in reserve. Finishes with admirable length and purity to the cherry fruit. Immature. Drink 2010-2018 92pts    (hide)

  Wine review by Gregory Dal Piaz

  
  
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  February 2009

  Rhys Alesia Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2006

  Snoothrank:

  Very oaky, vanilla, sharp citric attack, not much complexity perceived.

  Wine review by ccarpita

  
  
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  January 2009

  Alesia Syrah Santa Lucia Highlands Fairview Ranch Vineyard 2006

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  Very high toned, sweet wood spice, arugula, bitter greens, dark cherry, elegant and lean smelling yet intense with green melon rind and green tobacco notes framing the fruit. Gains a meatier edge with air, yielding a touch of prosciutto and bacon fat and a funky mineral note. Bright... Read moreVery high toned, sweet wood spice, arugula, bitter greens, dark cherry, elegant and lean smelling yet intense with green melon rind and green tobacco notes framing the fruit. Gains a meatier edge with air, yielding a touch of prosciutto and bacon fat and a funky mineral note. Bright and lean in the mouth yet with superb intensity of fruit. Spicy white pepper tinged berry fruit, a transparent feeling with a sense of soil and mineral, chalk with a touch of salt cutting through the hard candy black raspberry/rainier cherry fruit. A bit spicy on the finish with freshness added by the gentle green tones of herb and arugula, and a gentle caress of wood. Very un-Californian but compelling and delicious. Really fine length as well. Could be a bit more complex, perhaps with time, but this is eminently drinkable. 93pts    (hide)

  Wine review by Gregory Dal Piaz

  
  

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