Rivers-Marie

Willow Creek Vineyard Pinot Noir

9.212 ratings
9.25 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
Greg Ballington

Co-Founder of Millennial Drinkers Wine Blog

8.9

Recently picked up at Renegade Wine in Santa Barbara. A touch cloudy with a dark garnet red. A bit of stewed fruit on the nose, followed up by earthiness and a hint of baking spices. Medium body with medium minus tannins (4/10). Similar notes on the palate and smooth rounded finish. Drink now.

Recently picked up at Renegade Wine in Santa Barbara. A touch cloudy with a dark garnet red. A bit of stewed fruit on the nose, followed up by earthiness and a hint of baking spices. Medium body with medium minus tannins (4/10). Similar notes on the palate and smooth rounded finish. Drink now.

Jun 13th, 2022
Ed Lehrman

Absolutely delicious and drinking in mid life

Absolutely delicious and drinking in mid life

Jan 23rd, 2019
Matt Courtney

Winemaker Arista Winery

2007. In a great spot.

2007. In a great spot.

1 person found it helpfulMay 23rd, 2015
Chris Pittenger

Owner Gros Ventre Cellars, Winemaker Skinner Vineyards

9.1

This song bird is singing right now.

This song bird is singing right now.

Oct 1st, 2015
Kevin Atticks

Earthy and lots of red fruit deliciousness.

Earthy and lots of red fruit deliciousness.

Jan 1st, 2014
Mark Flesher

This is Bearwallow Pinot from Anderson Valley. Whereas the previous Kanzler was all about power and fruit, this is all about terroir. Black cherry and some dirty raspberry are very present, combined with a little bit of eucalyptus and allspice. However the notes of the soil are very present, and are really the backbone of this Pinot. Very good, but stark contrast from any of the other Pinots in this 2015 lineup in my opinion. Still damn good with dinner and beyond!

This is Bearwallow Pinot from Anderson Valley. Whereas the previous Kanzler was all about power and fruit, this is all about terroir. Black cherry and some dirty raspberry are very present, combined with a little bit of eucalyptus and allspice. However the notes of the soil are very present, and are really the backbone of this Pinot. Very good, but stark contrast from any of the other Pinots in this 2015 lineup in my opinion. Still damn good with dinner and beyond!

Mar 8th, 2017
Carsten Stoehr

What an incredible wine. Amazing Pinot. Drinks incredibly.

What an incredible wine. Amazing Pinot. Drinks incredibly.

Dec 14th, 2015
Neil Shah

2006. Beautiful nose and formidable structure for Pinot.

2006. Beautiful nose and formidable structure for Pinot.

Sep 26th, 2015
Brett Bullington

A very nice wine with good friends

A very nice wine with good friends

Oct 21st, 2016
Ed Lehrman

Ed had this 10 years ago

Ed had this 10 years ago

Sep 1st, 2014