Rhys Pinot Noir Anderson Valley 2019 750ml

• Practicing Biodynamic.
• 100% Pinot Noir.
• Bearwallow Vineyard (Anderson Valley AVA).
• Elevation 400-700ft.
•?Aspect: Southeast to Southwest.
•?Slope: 20%.
•?Soil: Wolfey-Bearwallow Series -?6”-24” topsoil over deep fractured shale.
•?100% destemmed?.
•?Fermented in stainless steel fermenters.
•?5-day cold soaked.
•?Aged 18 months total with 12 months on the lees in barrel.
•?11% new oak (Francois Freres custom barrels, 4 yr seasoning, med to med+ toast).

• Country: United States
• Region: California
• Appellation: Mendocino County
• Sub Appellation: Anderson Valley
• Size: 750ml
• Color: Red
• Alcohol by Vol: 13.0%

Varietal

Pinot Noir

Regularly described as being the grape varietal responsible for producing the world’s most romantic wines, Pinot Noir has long been associated with elegance and a broad range of flavors The name means ‘black pine’ in French, and this is due to the fact that the fruit of this particular varietal is especially dark in color, and hangs in a conical shape, like that of a pine cone. Despite being grown today in almost every wine producing country, Pinot Noir is a notoriously difficult grape variety to cultivate. This is because it is especially susceptible to various forms of mold and mildew, and thrives best in steady, cooler climates. However, the quality of the fruit has ensured that wineries and vintners have persevered with the varietal, and new technologies and methods have overcome many of the problems it presents. Alongside this, the wide popularity and enthusiasm for this grape has ensured it will remain a firm favorite amongst wine drinkers for many years to come.