Last bottle of my 2018 SC.
Followed over two days. Juicy, ripe and balanced. Astounding value at $30. Haven’t found the signature TRB blood orange profile in these RM SCs, but that’s a small nitpick. Loads of red and black berry fruit upfront, boysenberry, red currant and dark florals. Mid palate was much better on day two as it bulked up and showed the nervy side of SC Pinot. It has a high toned/elegant profile while retaining weight. Stylistically it sits in between RRV and cool climate SC. Banging value, as always. Drink now or in the next 3-5yrs.
Last bottle of my 2018 SC.
Followed over two days. Juicy, ripe and balanced. Astounding value at $30. Haven’t found the signature TRB blood orange profile in these RM SCs, but that’s a small nitpick. Loads of red and black berry fruit upfront, boysenberry, red currant and dark florals. Mid palate was much better on day two as it bulked up and showed the nervy side of SC Pinot. It has a high toned/elegant profile while retaining weight. Stylistically it sits in between RRV and cool climate SC. Banging value, as always. Drink now or in the next 3-5yrs.
Aug 26th, 2023
Dazzles as always.
Aug 11th, 2016TRB hit the nail on the head with "concentrated pomegranate/orange oil." Beautiful, savory finish. One of my favorites.
TRB hit the nail on the head with "concentrated pomegranate/orange oil." Beautiful, savory finish. One of my favorites.
Jun 5th, 2016
Love this wine.
Jan 10th, 2016
Showing dark ruby. Ton of structure. Overpowered by tannin on first open. Will revisit rating in a few hours.
Showing dark ruby. Ton of structure. Overpowered by tannin on first open. Will revisit rating in a few hours.
Apr 6th, 2024
Recently released (3/24), the 2022 Sonoma Coast Pinot from Rivers Marie has loads of potential and a great price point. Medium dark, dusky purple. BlackBerry and underbrush in the nose. Light in its feet, rich, a bit of berries and cream, solid backbone of tannin to let resolve.
Recently released (3/24), the 2022 Sonoma Coast Pinot from Rivers Marie has loads of potential and a great price point. Medium dark, dusky purple. BlackBerry and underbrush in the nose. Light in its feet, rich, a bit of berries and cream, solid backbone of tannin to let resolve.
Mar 31st, 2024
Not many better California Pinots for $30
Not many better California Pinots for $30
Jan 1st, 2024
Beautiful purity of fruit here. Certainly can tell it’s Pinot from a warmer climate but doesn’t feel heavy or cloying.
Beautiful purity of fruit here. Certainly can tell it’s Pinot from a warmer climate but doesn’t feel heavy or cloying.
May 29th, 2023
Darker, richer profile…aromatics and palate at stage where recommend holding…consensus was needs more time
Darker, richer profile…aromatics and palate at stage where recommend holding…consensus was needs more time
Jul 13th, 2022
Tons of fruit, resolved tannins, nothing really exciting. Good weekday bottle.
Tons of fruit, resolved tannins, nothing really exciting. Good weekday bottle.
May 9th, 2022
Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California, USA
