Rivers-Marie

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

9.160 ratings
9.012 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Top Notes For
Grant Everett

Very solid 2011. Has come around

Very solid 2011. Has come around

1 person found it helpfulSep 8th, 2016
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9.0

A nice mid-weight cab. Shows an herbal note on the nose but it's less noticeable on the palate. I wouldn't hold it too long, though, as there's not a ton of structure.

A nice mid-weight cab. Shows an herbal note on the nose but it's less noticeable on the palate. I wouldn't hold it too long, though, as there's not a ton of structure.

1 person found it helpfulNov 18th, 2015
Robert McCall

The nose is really singing; black/blue fruit, violet, a spice kick. TRB nails it as usual in a rough vintage.

The nose is really singing; black/blue fruit, violet, a spice kick. TRB nails it as usual in a rough vintage.

1 person found it helpfulOct 4th, 2015
Patrick Derdeyn

Always a great wine. Even in an "off" vintage.

Always a great wine. Even in an "off" vintage.

Oct 9th, 2015
p w
9.0

defies the 2011 odds

defies the 2011 odds

Oct 27th, 2014
Amy Morgan

Needs some time but feel confident it will be good in an hour.

Needs some time but feel confident it will be good in an hour.

Apr 26th, 2014
Dawn Hill

Decant for 1 hour to a burst of fruity smokey blends this was an excellent bottle of wine.

Decant for 1 hour to a burst of fruity smokey blends this was an excellent bottle of wine.

Feb 19th, 2023
Walt M Britt

Excellent as always!

Excellent as always!

Feb 19th, 2023
TheSkip

Post coravin. Held up very well. Beautiful laser focused fruit. A touch lean reflecting the vintage.

Post coravin. Held up very well. Beautiful laser focused fruit. A touch lean reflecting the vintage.

May 31st, 2018
TheSkip

Every time I have this vintage - I get buttered corn on the cob for a nose. Wild.

Somewhat lean - could almost be mistaken for an over the top Pinot!

Every time I have this vintage - I get buttered corn on the cob for a nose. Wild.

Somewhat lean - could almost be mistaken for an over the top Pinot!

Sep 23rd, 2017