Rivers-Marie

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

9.130 ratings
9.24 pro ratings
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
Patrick Derdeyn

These are entering their drinking window, still huge on the fruit and tannins softening ever so slightly. The ‘14s to me are still a little more accessible at this stage.

These are entering their drinking window, still huge on the fruit and tannins softening ever so slightly. The ‘14s to me are still a little more accessible at this stage.

Apr 28th, 2018
Patrick Derdeyn

Still firm in it’s tannic structure, but everything is starting to integrate. Dark fruited with still a hint of vanilla and finishing with moderate tannic grip. Should hit peak in a couple more years.

Still firm in it’s tannic structure, but everything is starting to integrate. Dark fruited with still a hint of vanilla and finishing with moderate tannic grip. Should hit peak in a couple more years.

Jan 14th, 2018
Patrick Derdeyn

These are settling down. Tight and tannic a couple years ago, but have now started to soften. A 2hr decant and this was classic Rivers Marie cab and drinking more like the rounder ‘12s.

These are settling down. Tight and tannic a couple years ago, but have now started to soften. A 2hr decant and this was classic Rivers Marie cab and drinking more like the rounder ‘12s.

Nov 12th, 2017
Josh White

Great wine from a top notch wine maker from a top rated vintage...

Great wine from a top notch wine maker from a top rated vintage...

1 person found it helpfulDec 20th, 2015
Brent Young

This Napa cabernet benefitted from multiple hours of air. Red and purple fruits on the nose and palate. Blackberries, black currants and cherries 🍒. There is a touch of dried fruit and chocolate 🍫 . Some sweetness. Moderate complexity.
Drying tannins, spiciness and oak carry the moderate length finish.
Still drinking well but I liked this better when it was a little younger

This Napa cabernet benefitted from multiple hours of air. Red and purple fruits on the nose and palate. Blackberries, black currants and cherries 🍒. There is a touch of dried fruit and chocolate 🍫 . Some sweetness. Moderate complexity.
Drying tannins, spiciness and oak carry the moderate length finish.
Still drinking well but I liked this better when it was a little younger

Dec 29th, 2021
Y Kwon
9.3

Surprisingly this is drinking really well for a 2013. Deep purple. Nice body and structure. No visible signs of oak. Seems well integrated already.

Surprisingly this is drinking really well for a 2013. Deep purple. Nice body and structure. No visible signs of oak. Seems well integrated already.

Mar 24th, 2017
Ed Chin

Drinking well but time is your friend

Drinking well but time is your friend

Apr 17th, 2016
Eric L.

Good stuff

Good stuff

Jan 23rd, 2016
Simon Haidamous

Another home run by TRB. Was actually better than his Post Parade.

Another home run by TRB. Was actually better than his Post Parade.

Jan 2nd, 2016
Raj Ahluwalia

Great start to 2013 Napa!

Great start to 2013 Napa!

Nov 7th, 2015