Rhys Vineyards Skyline Vineyard Pinot Noir, Santa Cruz Mountains, USA 2014 Donnafugata with plenty of aromatic herbs

with plenty of aromatic herbs

Silky tannins and a savory and creamy-textured finish

but does need time for the wood to subside and bring out the elegant fruits

The 2018 is full bodied

intertwined with rich savory notes

Rhys Vineyards Skyline Vineyard Pinot Noir, Santa Cruz Mountains, USA 2014 Donnafugata with plenty of aromatic herbsA 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