Rivers Marie

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California | 1 | - |
Inc. VAT
£1,134.58 |
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California | 1 | - |
Inc. VAT
£779.38 |
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California | 1 | 95 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£1,034.47 |
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Vinous (95)The 2012 Pinot Noir Occidental Ridge Vineyard is arguably the most dense and compact of these Pinots. Here, it is the wine's structure that stands out most. Whereas most of the 2012 Rivers-Marie Pinots are drinking well right now, the Occidental Ridge is a wine that needs to be cellared for at least another year or two. Firm tannins support a salivating finish laced with dark red and blue tones fruit, crushed rocks and chalk. A dollop of whole clusters (10%) adds nuance. Readers who can find the Occidental Ridge should not hesitate, it is fabulous. |
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California | 1 | - |
Inc. VAT
£1,224.58 |
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California | 1 | 94 (VN) |
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£1,169.38 |
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Vinous (94)The 2018 Pinot Noir Summa Vineyard is another gorgeous wine. In almost any other range, it could be the highlight, but the Rivers-Marie 2018s are brilliant across the board. In the glass, the 2018 offers a striking balance of floral intensity, fruit and structure. All of that makes the Summa the most complete and satisfying wine to drink in the early going. Rose petal, mint, exotic spice and earthy tones add complexity throughout. |
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California | 2 | 92 (VN) |
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£622.18 |
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Vinous (92)The 2019 Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast) is very open and effusive in this vintage, which leads me to think it will drink well with minimal cellaring. Sweet spice and floral notes add brightness to the red/purplish berry fruit. There is a lovely sense of immediacy to the 2019, if not quite the detail of the very best years. Another year or two in bottle will only help. Alternatively, I suggest opening it well in advance. |
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California | 1 | - |
In Bond
£907.00 |
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California | 1 | - |
In Bond
£611.00 |
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California | 1 | 95 (VN) |
In Bond
£830.00 |
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Vinous (95)The 2012 Pinot Noir Occidental Ridge Vineyard is arguably the most dense and compact of these Pinots. Here, it is the wine's structure that stands out most. Whereas most of the 2012 Rivers-Marie Pinots are drinking well right now, the Occidental Ridge is a wine that needs to be cellared for at least another year or two. Firm tannins support a salivating finish laced with dark red and blue tones fruit, crushed rocks and chalk. A dollop of whole clusters (10%) adds nuance. Readers who can find the Occidental Ridge should not hesitate, it is fabulous. |
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California | 1 | - |
In Bond
£982.00 |
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California | 1 | 94 (VN) |
In Bond
£936.00 |
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Vinous (94)The 2018 Pinot Noir Summa Vineyard is another gorgeous wine. In almost any other range, it could be the highlight, but the Rivers-Marie 2018s are brilliant across the board. In the glass, the 2018 offers a striking balance of floral intensity, fruit and structure. All of that makes the Summa the most complete and satisfying wine to drink in the early going. Rose petal, mint, exotic spice and earthy tones add complexity throughout. |
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California | 2 | 92 (VN) |
In Bond
£480.00 |
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Vinous (92)The 2019 Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast) is very open and effusive in this vintage, which leads me to think it will drink well with minimal cellaring. Sweet spice and floral notes add brightness to the red/purplish berry fruit. There is a lovely sense of immediacy to the 2019, if not quite the detail of the very best years. Another year or two in bottle will only help. Alternatively, I suggest opening it well in advance. |