Rivers-Marie

Calistoga Cabernet Sauvignon

9.231 ratings
9.37 pro ratings
Calistoga, Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
Robert McCall

Started off pretty one dimensional and gloppy for the first two hours or so. I was beginning to expect little else. But then things changed. Airtime really did wonders. More personality, aromatics, and nuance. Glad I have more to sit on! Good stuff TRB.

Started off pretty one dimensional and gloppy for the first two hours or so. I was beginning to expect little else. But then things changed. Airtime really did wonders. More personality, aromatics, and nuance. Glad I have more to sit on! Good stuff TRB.

Apr 4th, 2020
Dave Smigielski

Was not as nice as the Panek. But a very close second place. Still a great value at the price point

Was not as nice as the Panek. But a very close second place. Still a great value at the price point

1 person found it helpfulNov 30th, 2014
Cameron Hobel

Owner/Winemaker Hobel Wine Works

9.1

Solid. Fav of the 2012 RM CS

Solid. Fav of the 2012 RM CS

Sep 3rd, 2014
Ed Chin

Such a easy drinking bottle. Integrated balanced and not over the top fruit.

Such a easy drinking bottle. Integrated balanced and not over the top fruit.

May 15th, 2023
Bob Boyle

Incredibly effusive and complex nose at the pour, nose or fine cocoa, vanilla with cedar notes. Body rich with very fine tannins holding a very seductive wine to caress the palate with long rich finish.

Incredibly effusive and complex nose at the pour, nose or fine cocoa, vanilla with cedar notes. Body rich with very fine tannins holding a very seductive wine to caress the palate with long rich finish.

Dec 29th, 2021
Bryan Kesting

Wine #5. Another great wine.

Wine #5. Another great wine.

Nov 12th, 2018
Eric L.

Pretty nice on the nose, but the tannins came across as a bit rough and rustic on the palate.

Pretty nice on the nose, but the tannins came across as a bit rough and rustic on the palate.

Mar 7th, 2018
Daniel Taub

A very BIG tasting #pinot

A very BIG tasting #pinot

Jan 13th, 2017
Howard Greenfield

Needs time to open up

Needs time to open up

Mar 2nd, 2015
Jeffrey Bragman

President at WINEPSYCH

9.3

Jeffrey had this 4 years ago

Jeffrey had this 4 years ago

Oct 29th, 2020