2013 Swan Terrace Pinot Noir
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Coming from a small, east-facing parcel in the Alpine Vineyard, the sensational 2013 Pinot Noir Swan Terrace has a searing, gunpowder-like minerality to go with more subtle peppery spice, rose petal, liquid rock and perfumed red fruits. One of the most structured and firm 2013s, its defined by its tight tannic structure on the palate and needs 2-3 years of cellaring. It's another terrific 2013 that will see its 15th birthday in fine form.
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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A dark, mysterious wine, the 2013 Pinot Noir Swan Terrace stands out for its ample texture and body. Dark red cherry, plum, cloves, new leather and menthol blossom in a ripe, overt wine. Here, too, readers can expect a wine that will drink well with minimal cellaring. Today, the Swan Terrace comes across as much more open than it did from barrel. (AG)
This is a great showing from the 2013 Pinot Noir Swan Terrace. All the elements of the Rhys house style come together in a lifted, precise Pinot that dazzles for its energy and tension. With time in the glass, the wine fleshes out beautifully. Hints of orange peel, spice and dark red cherries wrap around the sculpted, super-expressive finish. The 100% whole clusters are evident, but impeccably balanced. Re-tasted: October 2014.