Rhys Vineyards Skyline Vineyard Pinot Noir, Santa Cruz Mountains, USA 2014 Tenuta di Monte Ficali freshly sharpened cedar pencil

freshly sharpened cedar pencil

very polished silky tannins and a chewy finish

because the Lecco convinces with a velvety structure

closes with a return of wild mint and citrus

Beautiful draw with animating acid-sugar interplay accompanied by elegant fruit

Rhys Vineyards Skyline Vineyard Pinot Noir, Santa Cruz Mountains, USA 2014 Tenuta di Monte Ficali freshly sharpened cedar pencilA huge, tannic wine, the Pinot Noir Skyline Vineyard is at least several years from delivering true pleasure. Sweet floral notes add aromatic presence, but the remains a tightly wound ball of energy. White pepper, cherry jam and chalk meld into the deep, searing finish marked by Nebbiolo like tannin. 94 Pts Vinous