Rhys Vineyards Pinot Noir Horseshoe Vineyard - 2009 (750ml) 1987 Full-bodied with a superb texture

Full-bodied with a superb texture

charred meatiness

full-throttle wine that is still an adolescent and likely to stay one for at least another 5-7 years

even opaque bluish/purple

The powerhouse

Rhys Vineyards Pinot Noir Horseshoe Vineyard - 2009 (750ml) 1987 Full-bodied with a superb textureThe 2009 Pinot Noir Horseshoe Vineyard is perhaps the most virile wine in this lineup. Black cherries, mint, iron crushed rocks come together in this dramatic, generous Pinot. The fleshiness of the fruit nearly covers the tannins, but they are lurking beneath the wine's considerable fleshiness. Menthol, pine and a host of other dark, balsamic notes wrap around the insistent, powerful finish. Antonio Galloni Vinous 94 points 94 points Robert Parker The