Rhys Vineyards, Syrah Horseshoe Vineyard, 2018 so111725 take 2 harvested by hand and spontaneously

harvested by hand and spontaneously fermented without added yeasts or enzymes

structured but supple — a serious Pinot at an honest pitch

Perfect with lobster

classified Premier Cru in 1855

The wine opens with layered aromas of ripe red and black fruit

Rhys Vineyards, Syrah Horseshoe Vineyard, 2018 so111725 take 2 harvested by hand and spontaneouslyRhys is best known for chasing Burgundian elegance through mountain farming, but the Horseshoe Syrah is the estate's Northern Rhone sleeper. From the high, protected, stony Horseshoe vineyard near the spine of the Santa Cruz Mountains, this is cool climate Syrah grown at low yields, prized for savory aromatics, freshness and finesse over brute power. This 2018 is still young and built to age, so give it a long decant now or hold it for years. A