Rivers Marie

De Bortoli

Noble One Botrytis Sémillon 2013

From half bottle. Generally regarded as Australia’s best “sticky “ (dessert style). Colour getting darker (burnished copper). Drank some with plum pudding on Christmas Day and finished it yesterday with Duck Pate and crackers, having returned from a week in Mossman and the Daintree in FNQ. Aromas of Apricot and over ripe pear. A generous mid palate with diminished acid. Time to drink this. Only 10.5% ABV. — a month ago

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Bob McDonald

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@Peter van den Besselaar That’s quite the accolade Peter but I wouldn’t be keeping it for many more years.
Peter van den Besselaar

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@Bob McDonald thanks. After tasting 2001 six years ago, I was determined to lay this in the cellar. I bought 2014. Will try this year.
Doug Powers

Doug Powers

@Bob McDonald, jealous about your excursion to the Daintree, love that area. There is a tea plantation there that I love called Daintree Tea, volcanic soil, that I’m able to get in California (at one time a SD sales agent, now direct from the estate)!! Thanks for mentioning the Daintree!!

Jean-Marie Reverdy & Fils

La Villaudière Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc 2024

N: gooseberry

P: gooseberry. Delicious.

Planet wine $22.50 tariff
— 4 months ago

Marie Courtin

Efflorescence Extra Brut Champagne Pinot Noir 2019

Jeremy Shanker
9.2

Always great!!! — 15 days ago

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Anthill Farms

Tina Marie Vineyard Pinot Noir 2015

Deep blue and violet fruit, dense, mint and spice — 4 months ago

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Rivers-Marie

Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir

Found a surprise rib roast in freezer. Turned out great. Bottle was in kitchen so easy choice. Great match. — a month ago

Domaine du Vissoux / Pierre-Marie Chermette

Griottes Beaujolais Gamay

260122 con vero en baravin. Suave, balanceado, un poco picante. Muy buen cierre — 10 days ago

Rivers-Marie

Summa Vineyard Pinot Noir 2022

[Tasted on October 1, 2025 at Home with Jay]

Plum and boysenberry fruit, with tea, sassafras and sandalwood notes. Beautiful wine.
— 4 months ago

Rivers-Marie

B. Thieriot Vineyard Chardonnay

Golden straw color with lemon rind and white flowers on the nose. Light citrus, minerals, modest acidity and a touch of oak. Layered, balanced and wonderfully site-specific. — 4 months ago