Rhys Vineyards Santa Cruz Mountains Syrah Horseshoe Vineyard 2016 SCCOS Bottled unfined and unfiltered with

Bottled unfined and unfiltered with barely any sulfur

naturally fermented in wooden vats with river water over 7-8 days

This is not your typical delicate rosé Champagne

yet there's enough tension and freshness to reward your attention

The 16 year Lagavulin opens up with myriad smoke-influenced aromas

Rhys Vineyards Santa Cruz Mountains Syrah Horseshoe Vineyard 2016 SCCOS Bottled unfined and unfiltered withPerched at 1,2601,610 feet among Monterey formation limestone soils, Rhys's Horseshoe vineyard expresses Syrah with wild, earthy complexity. Hand harvested Alban, Chave, and Syrah Noir clones fermented with 100% whole clusters and aged 10 months in neutral barrels plus 12 months in large cask capture crunchy wild berries, juniper, cracked pepper, and rich soil notes. The palate is medium full, firm, and multidimensional, finishing long and taut with