Rhys Vineyards Santa Cruz Mountains Syrah Horseshoe Vineyard 2016 SCCOS The 16 year Lagavulin opens

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

This is not your typical delicate rosé Champagne

From the producer: Field blends to us are some of the greatest expressions of vineyard site and vintage

reminiscent of tiny dark fruits

delivering power and depth rarely seen in the Loire

Rhys Vineyards Santa Cruz Mountains Syrah Horseshoe Vineyard 2016 SCCOS The 16 year Lagavulin opensPerched 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