2017 Rhys Vineyards ‘Alesia’, Pinot Noir | Anderson Valley, California

Varietal(s): Pinot Noir (Estate fruit from their Bearwallow Vineyard) Vineyard Management: Organic and Biodynamic methods Winemaking: Native yeast fermentation, employ new French oak for aging, Unfined/Unfiltered Vegan: Yes Typicity: Yes, Rhys is an exceptional producer of wine with parcels in Anderson Valley and the the Santa Cruz Mountains.  Bio: The winery is a spared-no-expense approach to winemaking. Kevin Harvey began this venture in 1995 in his garage, making wine with his own plantings. Harvey's career as an electrical engineer turned software developer turned venture capitalist means he requires excellence at every point and has the means to fund it. All vineyards employ strict organic and biodynamic practices to ensure soil health and biodiversity. The vast array of one-ton fermenters in the cellar allows them to foot-tread and micro-vinify tiny parcels, all without pump-over. They buy new unstaved French Oak for cooperage.  The results are a well polished wine where the whol