2019 Rhys Vineyards Horseshoe Pinot Noir, Santa Cruz Mountains, USA Coteaux du Layon Chaume Sumptuous aromas of pickled cherry

Sumptuous aromas of pickled cherry

Deep ruby with staining tears

with a very black fruity and soil-driven personality

Aromas of green apple

2019 Rhys Vineyards Horseshoe Pinot Noir, Santa Cruz Mountains, USA Coteaux du Layon Chaume Sumptuous aromas of pickled cherryThe 2019 Pinot Noir Horseshoe Vineyard is one of the most powerful, structured wines in this lineup. It has so much to offer, but very clearly needs quiet a bit of time. Strong mineral and savory accents drive the balance today. Crushed rocks, tobacco, cedar and earthy notes are very much in the foreground, while the fruit appears quite reticent at this stage. The Horseshoe was done with fully destemmed fruit and yet it is quite closed. I can hardly