2014 Rhys Pinot Noir Alpine Vineyard
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Another complete, broad and layered red that delivers on all accounts, the 2014 Pinot Noir Alpine Vineyard reveals a healthy ruby color as well as a darker core of red and black raspberry fruits, peppery spice and forest floor in its medium to full-bodied, balanced personality. I love its mid-palate, and while it certainly offers pleasure today, it should be at its best from 2019-2029.
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The 2014 Pinot Noir Alpine Vineyard bristles with energy. Rose petal, mint, white pepper and blood orange give the Alpine its super-appealing aromatic upper register, but there is plenty of depth lurking beneath. Here the flavors are bright and nicely focused, while the richness of the vintage is mostly felt in the dense, potent finish.
Crushed rose petals, dried cherries and herbs are some of the many nuances that open up in the 2014 Pinot Noir Alpine Vineyard. Bright acidity gives the flavors energy and lift, but the fruit remains quite dark and deep in its expression. The 2014 is deep and beautifully layered, with notable resonance, but no excess weight. This is another wine of immense promise from Rhys.