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Rhys Vineyards
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Owner/Founder | Kevin Harvey (software entrepreneur, investment banker) |
| Winemaker | Jeff Brinkman (hired 2006) |
| Vineyard Manager | Javier Tapia Meza |
| Phone | (650) 419-2050 |
| Web Site | http://www.rhysvineyards.com |
| [email protected] | |
| Founded | 2004 |
| AVA | Santa Cruz Mountains |
| Focus | Mountain vineyard viticulture, high-elevation cool-climate sites |
History
Founded by Kevin Harvey, passionate about Burgundy with the desire to produce world-class wines. Jeff Brinkman hired as winemaker in 2006.
Now in third decade of production with ongoing critical acclaim.
Philosophy
"Rhys Vineyards aspires to make great wines from California's most exciting mountain vineyards."
Site-specific winemaking from high-elevation, cool-climate vineyards. Extreme hillside sites planted at high density with varied vine material. Gentle, less-is-more winemaking approach.
Estate Vineyards
All in Santa Cruz Mountains:
- Alpine Vineyard
- Horseshoe Vineyard
- Family Farm Vineyard
- Home Vineyard
- Skyline Vineyard
- Bearwallow Vineyard
- Mt. Pajaro Vineyard
- Clarke Ranch
Wines
- Estate Pinot Noir (single-vineyard designates)
- Chardonnay
- Syrah
- Alesia (blend)
- The Hillsides (series)
- Sparkling wines
Facilities
The Cave - production and aging facility.