Rivers-Marie

Joy Road Vineyard Chardonnay

9.361 ratings
9.318 pro ratings
Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California, USA
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
Ron R
9.3

Sunday night excellence. R-M did themselves proud here. Grace, balance and texture to boot.

Sunday night excellence. R-M did themselves proud here. Grace, balance and texture to boot.

Apr 13th, 2021
Patrick Derdeyn

Its come together a bit with a few years in the cellar. A very pretty sonoma coast chard with really bright fruit, a light oak treatment, and plenty of acidity. Drinks well now, but will continue to develop. No rush here.

Its come together a bit with a few years in the cellar. A very pretty sonoma coast chard with really bright fruit, a light oak treatment, and plenty of acidity. Drinks well now, but will continue to develop. No rush here.

May 5th, 2018
Shay A
9.3

My first RM chard! More lean than TRB’s Shibumi Knoll chard which I’ve really enjoyed. Acidity cuts through the fruit here and goes back and forth between Chablis and Meursault like. The steely nose wants to be Chablis but the Mexican vanilla notes in the finish bring it back from the lean side to a more rich note.

My first RM chard! More lean than TRB’s Shibumi Knoll chard which I’ve really enjoyed. Acidity cuts through the fruit here and goes back and forth between Chablis and Meursault like. The steely nose wants to be Chablis but the Mexican vanilla notes in the finish bring it back from the lean side to a more rich note.

Apr 28th, 2018
Martin G Rivard

@Brian Messineo Thank you Brian for an awesome gift!! I had this producer over the weekend with @David L David and loved it!! Badass Chardonnay!!
Thanks again Brian!!

@Brian Messineo Thank you Brian for an awesome gift!! I had this producer over the weekend with @David L David and loved it!! Badass Chardonnay!!
Thanks again Brian!!

Feb 13th, 2017
p w
9.5

best of the 2013 RM chards at this point. so good.

best of the 2013 RM chards at this point. so good.

Jun 29th, 2016
p w
9.3

2013

2013

Jan 5th, 2016
WineMascot

Stunning! Much more mineral driven than the B. T. I absolutely loved this, bravo

Stunning! Much more mineral driven than the B. T. I absolutely loved this, bravo

Nov 22nd, 2015
Charlie Beatty

Buyer wineworksonline.com

9.3

First try it seems a little tight, this 2013 needed about 45 minutes to express itself. Touch of oak with distinctive lemon lime flavors that open to a great mouthfeel , Wow! Just a touch drier than the B. Theriot from the same winery Rivers-Marie. Delicious a must I think with food! CB 93+

First try it seems a little tight, this 2013 needed about 45 minutes to express itself. Touch of oak with distinctive lemon lime flavors that open to a great mouthfeel , Wow! Just a touch drier than the B. Theriot from the same winery Rivers-Marie. Delicious a must I think with food! CB 93+

Nov 14th, 2015
Clare Carver

Loved it right through the meal balanced and delicious :)

Loved it right through the meal balanced and delicious :)

Oct 16th, 2015
Brian Tuite

2013

2013

Jul 30th, 2015