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2018 Rivers-Marie Summa Vineyard Old Vines Pinot Noir

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November 10, 2024 - $150

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RATINGS

100Jeb Dunnuck

...iron and iodine notions...gorgeous black cherry fruit, leafy herbs, bay leaf, violets, candied orange peel, and Asian spices...medium to full-bodied, has perfectly integrated acidity, awesome balance, and a finish that won't quit.

96Vinous / IWC

...dense, powerful and packed. Savory herb, licorice, menthol, anise and dried rose petal add striking layers of complexity. In most vintages, the Old Vines can be ethereal and fleeting, but in 2018 packs a serious punch. I would give it a few years in bottle to be at its best. (January 2020)

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93The Wine Advocate

...dried bark, mushroom and potpourri with a core of black berry fruit and loads of floral nuances. The palate is medium-bodied and silky with slowly expanding, earth-laced flavors, finishing long, juicy and uplifted.

PRODUCER

Rivers-Marie

Rivers-Marie is a boutique producer of Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir and Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon started a few years ago by by Thomas Rivers Brown, a Napa winemaker and winemaking consultant who has worked for such clients as Schrader and Turley. He and his partner Genevieve Marie Welsh work with vineyard owners to secure grapes. Their wines, produced in very small quantities, are generally available only by mailing list. In 2009 Eric Asimov of the New York Times called Rivers-Marie Pinot Noir ‘intense yet beautifully balanced, with lively acidity that makes them refreshing.”

REGION

United States, California, Sonoma, Sonoma Coast

Sonoma Coast AVA runs from San Pablo Bay in the south to Mendocino County in the north. It includes 7,000 vineyard acres and earned AVA status in 1987. Its proximity to the Pacific Ocean means it gets double the rainfall of nearby inland appellations and the ocean gives the appellation a relatively cool climate. Chardonnay and Pinot Noir can thrive in these conditions, and there are numerous producers making critically acclaimed Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.

TYPE

Red Wine, Pinot Noir

This red wine is relatively light and can pair with a wide variety of foods. The grape prefers cooler climates and the wine is most often associated with Burgundy, Champagne and the U.S. west coast. Regional differences make it nearly as fickle as it is flexible.

VINTAGE

2018 Rivers-Marie Summa Vineyard Old Vines Pinot Noir