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Pinot Noir Swan Terrace 2008

Rhys Vineyards, California, United States

Rhys Vineyards
California United States
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Roasted duck brest, grilled veal, fried sweetbreads

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Vintage 2008

The year 2008 reminded Napa Valley producers of the climate conditions their European colleagues often battle. The wild weather put the vineyards to the test and required more measures than usual to ensure an optimal harvest. Due to the exceptional weather conditions, the terroir played a significant role in shaping the character of the resulting wines. Some of the influencing factors were soil quality, vineyard-specific weather patterns, the ...

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This is also gorgeously layered and brilliantly complex with a stunning nose of rose petal, violet, red and blue pinot fruit and perhaps the most overt mineral-influence of any wine in the group and this aspect can also be found on the beautifully textured, refined and pure flavors that are an exercise in balance and harmony. In sum, a wine of class and grace that in 10 years may ultimately prove to be as good as the Horseshoe. – Allen Meadows, Burghound.com 94p

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Origin

Santa Cruz Mountains, California

Grapes

100% Pinot Noir

Drinking temperature

16-17C
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