Rhys Vineyards Pinot Noir Horseshoe Vineyard - 2009 (750ml) 1987 A crystalline

A crystalline

structured tannins underneath

this wine (which represents only 55% of the estate's production) is full-bodied

even opaque bluish/purple

high elevation

Rhys Vineyards Pinot Noir Horseshoe Vineyard - 2009 (750ml) 1987 A crystallineThe 2009 Pinot Noir Horseshoe Vineyard is perhaps the most virile wine in this lineup. Black cherries, mint, iron crushed rocks come together in this dramatic, generous Pinot. The fleshiness of the fruit nearly covers the tannins, but they are lurking beneath the wine's considerable fleshiness. Menthol, pine and a host of other dark, balsamic notes wrap around the insistent, powerful finish. Antonio Galloni Vinous 94 points 94 points Robert Parker The