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
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
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
Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California, USA
