2011 Rhys Vineyards Pinot Noir Family Farm Vineyard San Mateo County

Still showing its oak elevage, with some char and vanilla in its sweet cherry, old hearth, roasted herbs and licorice aromas and flavors, the 2011 Pinot Noir Family Farm Vineyard is medium-bodied, nicely textured and has notable acidity that comes through on the finish. This is one of the few wines from Kevin where the oak sticks out (it does integrate more with air), nevertheless, it's still outstanding and has lots to love. I suspect it will evolve nicely for another 5-7 years. Review Date: April 2015