Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Rhys |
Label Name: | Swan Terrace' Pinot Noir |
Vintage: | 2019 |
Country: | United States |
Region: | Santa Cruz Mountains, California |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 13% |
Grape(s): | Pinot Noir |
Acidity: | 4 |
Tannins: | 4 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 4 |
Length: | 4 |
Aroma Intensity: | 4 |
Best Temperature: | 14-16°C |
Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 96/100; Vinous (Antonio Galloni) 95/100; John Gilman (View from the Cellar) 95; Jeb Dunnuck 93; Burghound: Outstanding (high praise)
Tasting Note
Bright red cherry, mulled strawberry and wild flowers with iron/mineral undertow, sandalwood and spice. Elegant, focused, fine‑grained tannins and a long, tangy finish; bright acidity and reserved fruit in youth.
Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, mushroom risotto, coq au vin, grilled salmon. Asian: Peking duck, miso‑glazed salmon, shiitake stir‑fry, char siu, pork & mushroom ramen.
Production Method
100% whole‑cluster fermentation (cold soak, native ferments, gentle foot‑treading), pressed to French oak and aged ~14–16 months; low percentage new oak (est. 20–25%).
Vineyard Info
Rhys Vineyards (Kevin Harvey), founded mid‑1990s. Swan Terrace is a 1.5‑acre east‑facing parcel in the Alpine Vineyard, planted to the Swan clone on chalky Purisima shale soils.