Finally getting around to posting wines from my annual Napa trip from two weeks ago. Always goes by quick! Lots of fun new stops this year.
Really enjoyed my visiting with Will at Mending Wall where he poured Rivers-Marie as well as his personal label William & Mary.
A baby, but lots of great things ahead. The fruit is very pure and concentrated without being overly rich. Hardly any trace of oak. Bright lemon zest, crushed limestone, honeysuckle with fresh and zippy acidity. Lots to like here. Thanks for a wonderful hosting @William J. Segui .
Finally getting around to posting wines from my annual Napa trip from two weeks ago. Always goes by quick! Lots of fun new stops this year.
Really enjoyed my visiting with Will at Mending Wall where he poured Rivers-Marie as well as his personal label William & Mary.
A baby, but lots of great things ahead. The fruit is very pure and concentrated without being overly rich. Hardly any trace of oak. Bright lemon zest, crushed limestone, honeysuckle with fresh and zippy acidity. Lots to like here. Thanks for a wonderful hosting @William J. Segui .
Feb 18th, 2020
appearance: medium golden yellow
aromas: lemon zest, Golden Delicious apple, jasmine, gun flint
palate: citrus, crushed rocks
structure: medium body, dry, racy acidity, 13.8% ABV
winemaking: cool climate vineyard close to the coast, planted in 1990, 20% new French oak
appearance: medium golden yellow
aromas: lemon zest, Golden Delicious apple, jasmine, gun flint
palate: citrus, crushed rocks
structure: medium body, dry, racy acidity, 13.8% ABV
winemaking: cool climate vineyard close to the coast, planted in 1990, 20% new French oak
Apr 22nd, 2019
Soft and smooth with no edges at this point in its life. Not sure it has much life left. Full flavor profile through the entire palate. Has a burg aspect to it. Drink now.
Soft and smooth with no edges at this point in its life. Not sure it has much life left. Full flavor profile through the entire palate. Has a burg aspect to it. Drink now.
Oct 5th, 2018
I’m not quite ready to go 98 on this like RP did when he declared it the best young chard he’s ever tasted, it is fantastic though. It’s put on more weight with years in the bottle with added richness now on top of the tropical fruits and a creaminess that overlays the whole package.
I’m not quite ready to go 98 on this like RP did when he declared it the best young chard he’s ever tasted, it is fantastic though. It’s put on more weight with years in the bottle with added richness now on top of the tropical fruits and a creaminess that overlays the whole package.
Jul 28th, 2018
Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California, USA
