The 1996 is fully botrytized Chenin Blanc from Coteaux du Layon
biodynamically farmed on a south-facing hillside of marine sandstone and sandy loam
A wine that demonstrates how restraint and finesse age more beautifully than sheer power
The 2008 is pure Josh Jensen era — nearly a decade before Duckhorn acquired the estate in 2017
framing delicate notes of citrus oil
Rhys Vineyards, Syrah Horseshoe Vineyard, 2017 (500ml) NO-WINE-SEARCHER The 1996 is fully botrytizedRhys built its reputation on Burgundian elegance through mountain farming, but the Horseshoe Syrah reveals a cool climate Northern Rhone streak that long time fans treasure. Grown on the high, stony, low yield Horseshoe vineyard near the spine of the Santa Cruz Mountains, this Syrah is all about savory aromatics, freshness and detail rather than sheer power. This 2017 comes in a 500ml format, a handy half plus bottle for a smaller pour or a midweek