aged in older demi-muids
but this wine comes from a small old-vine parcel in Moulin-à-Vent planted in 1903
the Santonian limestone and deep clay soils provide the hydric stability required for consistent physiological ripening on this arid site
It is where the Loire and the Vienne Rivers meet
nuanced complexity that defines the Jura's unique winemaking heritage
2018 Rhys, Alesia Pinot Noir, Santa Cruz Mountains Designation_DAC aged in older demi-muidsRhys Vineyards, founded in 2004 by Kevin Harvey, is based in the Santa Cruz Mountains and focuses on a minimalist, terroir driven approach across its estate sites. This wine is made from a selection of estate grown fruit chosen to highlight the distinctive character of San Mateo Countys varied, mineral rich mountain soils. On the palate, it offers clear notes of black cherry, wild herbs, and forest floor, held together by a focused, medium bodied