Rivers-Marie
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Top Notes For
Very solid 2011. Has come around
Very solid 2011. Has come around
1 person found it helpfulSep 8th, 2016A 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, 2015The 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, 2015Always a great wine. Even in an "off" vintage.
Always a great wine. Even in an "off" vintage.
Oct 9th, 2015Needs 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, 2014Decant 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, 2023Post 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, 2018Every 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!