2013 Rhys Pinot Noir Alpine Vineyard
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The 2013 Pinot Noir Alpine Vineyard is surprisingly forward at this stage in its evolution. The 2013 boasts cashmere-like textural polish and a sense of poise, balance and approachability that is just so inviting. What it lacks in the mineral drive and tannic spine Alpine typically shows, it more than makes up for with a plush mouthfeel and a saturation of saline-inflected pomegranate fruit. Shades of pine, black tea and exotic spice emerge with air. Seeing as how there is very little, if any, aromatic development at this stage, I’d imagine the 2013 will cruise nicely for at least another five to seven years.
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Punteggio medio
Allen Meadows, Burghound
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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Here too there is a pronounced floral character to the slightly riper aromas of various red berries, in particular currant, along with hints of sandalwood and Asian-style tea. The lilting and wonderfully refined medium weight flavors exude a fine bead of minerality on the dusty, vibrant, restrained and equally understated finish. There is a touch of backend austerity and like the Alpine Hillside, this sleekly muscular effort is going to require extended bottle age to realize its full potential. *Outstanding*
The 2013 Pinot Noir Alpine Vineyard has a touch of darker fruit in its strawberry, cassis, dusty soil and earthy bouquet. This flows to a beautifully textured, seamless Pinot Noir that has sound underlying structure, medium plus-bodied richness and a great finish. Possessing both fruit and structure, it should be accessible for all of its life.
Sweet red cherry, plum, mint, spice and expressive floral notes form a super-appealing backdrop of aromas and flavors in the 2013 Pinot Noir Alpine Vineyard. Open-knit and super-expressive, the 2013 boasts superb textural balance and finesse. A final burst of red stone fruit and pomegranate hits the finely-knit, delicate finish. (AG)