Rivers-Marie

Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir

9.1648 ratings
9.2174 pro ratings
Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California, USA
Pinot Noir
Turkey, Game, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Duck, Goose, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Mushrooms, Chicken, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa, Shellfish
Top Notes For
Shay A
9.2

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
Isaac Pirolo

Dazzles as always.

Dazzles as always.

Aug 11th, 2016
Bryan Kesting

Not many better California Pinots for $30

Not many better California Pinots for $30

Jan 1st, 2024
Joe Weinberger

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
Charles Garrison

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
Ed Chin

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
Bryan Kesting

One of the best QPR Pinots anywhere.

One of the best QPR Pinots anywhere.

Jun 19th, 2021
Robert Rothfield

Release this week....easy buy👍

Release this week....easy buy👍

Jan 17th, 2021
E & K G

Two Sonoma Coast pinots in a row. Similar fruit profile of concentrated red fruit, but the Rivers Marie has a bit more acidity (could be age as this was much younger) which keeps the wine focused and engaging. Fist RM pinot and a big fan already!

Two Sonoma Coast pinots in a row. Similar fruit profile of concentrated red fruit, but the Rivers Marie has a bit more acidity (could be age as this was much younger) which keeps the wine focused and engaging. Fist RM pinot and a big fan already!

Jul 17th, 2020
Dean Bernal Sr.

2015 Rivers Marie Pinot. A great daily drinker.

2015 Rivers Marie Pinot. A great daily drinker.

Nov 9th, 2019