Rivers-Marie
Lore Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
Oakville, Napa Valley, California, USA
WNH “TRB” tasting.
I let this bottle decant for three hours and then fully decant for 3hrs (pulling from the decanter the last two hours). The bulk of that time I was hit with really pure and ripe fruits but ending with a wall of tannin. Gorgeously aromatic with layers of the entire fruit spectrum…red, blue and black berries, sandalwood, and espresso. The mid palate here is quite fantastic in how deep it is while still having good acidity to keep it vibrant. Violets, dark chocolate, mixed Berry compote and baking spices all surrounded by a savory graphite type note. I saved two glasses for the following day and it turned very silky and seemed to be a very beautiful expression of Oakville.
If opening now, decant 4-6hrs, or hold another 3+yrs.
WNH “TRB” tasting.
I let this bottle decant for three hours and then fully decant for 3hrs (pulling from the decanter the last two hours). The bulk of that time I was hit with really pure and ripe fruits but ending with a wall of tannin. Gorgeously aromatic with layers of the entire fruit spectrum…red, blue and black berries, sandalwood, and espresso. The mid palate here is quite fantastic in how deep it is while still having good acidity to keep it vibrant. Violets, dark chocolate, mixed Berry compote and baking spices all surrounded by a savory graphite type note. I saved two glasses for the following day and it turned very silky and seemed to be a very beautiful expression of Oakville.
If opening now, decant 4-6hrs, or hold another 3+yrs.
cassis, black cherry, menthol, graphite, lavender; incredible depth and concentration, sweet black and red fruits, great texture, 14.7% ABV; my favorite of the range; $125
cassis, black cherry, menthol, graphite, lavender; incredible depth and concentration, sweet black and red fruits, great texture, 14.7% ABV; my favorite of the range; $125
Oct 10th, 2020
Drinks really well at such a young age as do many of the 15’s.
Drinks really well at such a young age as do many of the 15’s.
May 19th, 2019
A Napa kind of night. Fait-main was rocking after being open for an hour. Double decanted each cab, Rivers-Marie took the cake over the Lail. That being said, Lail needs about 5 more years even though it’s 2 years older. Solid night!
A Napa kind of night. Fait-main was rocking after being open for an hour. Double decanted each cab, Rivers-Marie took the cake over the Lail. That being said, Lail needs about 5 more years even though it’s 2 years older. Solid night!
Jun 11th, 2018
Been a few years since I’ve enjoyed a Lore, but this did not disappoint. Big blue/black fruits but very approachable by itself. Fantastic bottle!
Been a few years since I’ve enjoyed a Lore, but this did not disappoint. Big blue/black fruits but very approachable by itself. Fantastic bottle!
Nov 20th, 2022
Very close to perfect. Drinking well now and has a lot of life left
Very close to perfect. Drinking well now and has a lot of life left
Oct 3rd, 2020
Very good- running out of my Lore Vineyard
Very good- running out of my Lore Vineyard
Oct 12th, 2019
Wow,
The finish on this out performs the Bevan, it keeps going & going.
Another 💯 by Jeb, can’t complain.
$125.00 on release compared to $195.00 on Bevan,
Give both a few years, but if you have multiple bottles try 1 now, you will not be disappointed.
Wow,
The finish on this out performs the Bevan, it keeps going & going.
Another 💯 by Jeb, can’t complain.
$125.00 on release compared to $195.00 on Bevan,
Give both a few years, but if you have multiple bottles try 1 now, you will not be disappointed.
