Rivers-Marie Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast Occidental Ridge Vineyard 2019
$60
Juicy and focused, with a delicious beam of raspberry and boysenberry coulis lined with light anise, wood spice and black tea. Feels open-knit, but there's legit structure through the finish and some energy in reserve. Hard to lay off now, but give this a spell in the cellar. Drink now through 2029. 250 cases made.
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Wine Type and Color
Red Still
Magazine Issue
Sep 30, 2022
Grape
Pinot Noir
This popular red grape originated in Burgundy but has spread across the New World. Like its white Burgundian counterpart Chardonnay, Pinot Noir is early-budding, early-ripening and thin-skinned. The sites where it tends to thrive can experience tough growing conditions, which lead to more rigorous fruit selection and lower yields. This is one of the reasons that high-quality Pinot Noir often carries a higher price tag than other wines.
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Rivers-Marie Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast Occidental Ridge Vineyard 2019
Juicy and focused, with a delicious beam of raspberry and boysenberry coulis lined with light anise, wood spice and black tea. Feels open-knit, but there's legit structure through the finish and some energy in reserve. Hard to lay off now, but give this a spell in the cellar. Drink now through 2029. 250 cases made.
Details
Wine Type and Color
Red Still
Magazine Issue
Sep 30, 2022
Grape
Pinot Noir
This popular red grape originated in Burgundy but has spread across the New World. Like its white Burgundian counterpart Chardonnay, Pinot Noir is early-budding, early-ripening and thin-skinned. The sites where it tends to thrive can experience tough growing conditions, which lead to more rigorous fruit selection and lower yields. This is one of the reasons that high-quality Pinot Noir often carries a higher price tag than other wines.
