RHYS

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	info@rhysvineyards.com
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.

Sources

• Rhys Vineyards
• Rhys Vineyards: Leading the Way in Santa Cruz Mountains - i-WineReview
• Rhys Vineyards: digging deep in Santa Cruz Mountains - Club Oenologique
• Tour of Rhys Vineyards with Kevin Harvey - RJonWine