{"product_id":"rhys-horseshoe-vineyard-santa-cruz-mountains-syrah-2013","title":"Rhys Horseshoe Vineyard Santa Cruz Mountains Syrah 2013","description":"\u003cp\u003eRhys Horseshoe Vineyard Syrah 2013 is a refined, cool-climate expression of Syrah from California’s Santa Cruz Mountains. Crafted by winemaker Jeff Brinkman from a distinctive hillside vineyard planted in 2004, it combines intense concentration with the savoury complexity and freshness that define great mountain-grown Syrah.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDeep and richly coloured in the glass, this Syrah opens with an expressive bouquet of blackberry, cassis and black olive, followed by notes of black pepper, liquorice, lavender, tobacco and savoury game. The palate is powerful yet beautifully balanced, with concentrated dark fruit, fine-grained tannins and a subtle earthy character.\n\nA long, full finish carries the wine’s fruit, spice and savoury nuances well beyond the sip. It is drinking superbly now, particularly with decanting, but has the structure and depth to develop gracefully for several more years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHorseshoe Vineyard sits in the Santa Cruz Mountains behind a ridge with the Pacific Ocean on the far side, creating a cool, maritime-influenced setting for the vines. Its schist-rich soils provide excellent drainage and help encourage naturally concentrated, expressive fruit. The grapes are harvested by hand and pressed as whole clusters, then matured in used French oak barrels, allowing the vineyard character and Syrah’s aromatic detail to remain at the forefront.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eServe lightly below room temperature, around 16–18°C. Decant for approximately 1–2 hours to open the wine’s layered aromatics and soften its youthful structure. Its depth and savoury character make it an excellent partner for roast lamb, venison, grilled beef, duck, mushroom dishes and richly seasoned Mediterranean or Rhône-inspired cuisine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRhys Vineyards is recognised for producing site-driven wines from some of California’s most distinctive cool-climate vineyards. Based in the Santa Cruz Mountains, the estate places particular emphasis on expressing individual vineyard character through careful farming, restrained oak use and traditional cellar techniques. This Horseshoe Vineyard bottling showcases the producer’s ability to capture the region’s maritime freshness and Syrah’s naturally complex, savoury personality.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rhys Vineyards","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54604601622865,"sku":"FW-7006","price":160.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/Syrahnv.png?v=1786993852","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/rhys-horseshoe-vineyard-santa-cruz-mountains-syrah-2013","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}