Rhys Vineyards Porcupine Hill Pinot Noir wine is a classic charmer hailing from the United States. It's an exceptional wine, boasting layered textures and a stunning depth of flavour. The lush medley of ripe strawberries, black cherries and exotic spices, wrapped in smooth tannins, evoke sensations of richness and complexity. A stunner on the nose, this Pinot offers a captivating earthiness, balanced with a measured hint of oak. With its serious structure yet elegant balance, it holds an impressive cellar potential. A true testament to New World craftsmanship, it's a bottle worthy of any refined wine collection.

Tasting Notes

Porcupine Hill represents a specific high performing block from the Rhys Bearwallow vineyard up in the Anderson Valley. There is essentially no new wood on this cuvee, and just 8-10% whole cluster fermentation. The spice and earth notes combine with dark berry and wild flowers and this deep, resonant Pinot Noir. There is a concentration here, though not at the sacrifice of deftness as polished dark earth notes mingle with sweet black berries. The finish betrays that Bearwallow sting that the vineyard is known for, this fascinating textural peacocks tail that gives a piquantly mineral shape to the 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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