Rhys Vineyards Family Farm Vineyard Pinot Noir is a captivating British wine, possessing an ethereal and commanding essence. This delightful nip mirrors the familiarity of a classic Pinot Noir, yet presents unique tones of forest floor, red berries, and a hint of spice. Aged to perfection, it offers a bold, yet balanced palate. Expertly crafted by Rhys Vineyards, it captures the quintessence of the Family Farm Vineyard, imbuing a character indicative of its storied terrain. Harmonious and mature, this wine delivers an evocative finish that speaks volumes of its skilfully nurtured roots. Truly, an exemplar of British viticulture.

Tasting Notes

Family Farm very often parades a note of tea, soil and occasionally something almost peaty on the finish. The 2016 opens up with an expressive but calm nose, all fragrant wild cherry and peppered strawberry notes that float from the glass. On the palate the texture is all limpid ripe fruit, suave acidity, seamless fine grained tannins as flavours of wild herb, peach and strawberry coalesce around this gentle peaty finish.

About the Winery

Nestled in the picturesque hills of California's Santa Cruz Mountains, Rhys Vineyards is a top-notch winery characterised by its dedication to creating outstanding and distinctive New World wines. Boasting an impressive variety of internationally acclaimed wines, Rhys Vineyards harmoniously blends tradition, innovation and passion.

The vineyard's location is noteworthy. Positioned atop a stretch of mountains running south of San Francisco down to Monterey Bay, the vineyard's climate and geography combine to create the perfect environment for winemaking. The result? An exquisite selection of wines, red and white alike, that carry a note of refinement and elegance unique to Rhys Vineyards.

Their wine making philosophy is rooted in a devotion to minimal intervention an approach that prioritises natural processes. An eco-conscious winery, Rhys Vineyards is meticulous about the specifics of their viticulture, considered approach to farming involves careful vine selection and site-specific cultivation. They believe that by tending directly to the land and demonstrating respect toward nature, they can bring forth the true character of their grapes and, subsequently, their wines.

Among their most highly-regarded wines are their Pinot noir and Chardonnay, lauded for their depth of flavour and individuality: Rhys aims to highlight the unique terroir of each vineyard site, thereby offering wines that are deeply linked to their origins.

At Rhys Vineyards, wine tasting is no mere sideline. It's an immersive experience that allows you to explore their selection while learning about the intricacies of the winemaking process. Indeed visiting Rhys Vineyards is much more than a wine tasting— it’s an encounter with nature, art, and science.

In the end it's their unwavering dedication to their craft, that sets Rhys Vineyards apart from the rest. Touring this vineyard isn’t just a fantastic day out, but a mesmerising journey through one of California’s finest wineries.

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