Rhys Vineyards Bearwallow Vineyard Pinot Noir, Anderson Valley, USA 2017 Monte Rio Cellars A blend of 95% Mourvèdre

A blend of 95% Mourvèdre and 5% Cinsault that spent a year on the lees in a demi-muid and concrete egg

The focus is on fruity accents of Williams pear

As dry as the name implies

fan-like array of fine but sturdy tannins that carry very fresh and upbeat into the finish

it is smooth and well-balanced

Rhys Vineyards Bearwallow Vineyard Pinot Noir, Anderson Valley, USA 2017 Monte Rio Cellars A blend of 95% MourvèdrePale to medium ruby purple, the 2017 Pinot Noir Bearwallow Vineyard has a slowly opening nose of dried rose petal and violet, charcuterie, peppercorn, warm red cherries, dried herbs, dusty earth, bergamot and warm blackberries. It's light to medium bodied with a silky texture and intense, spicy, earth accented fruits, framed by grainy tannins and great freshness, finishing very long and very spicy. 94 Pts Wine Advocate