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2013

Rivers-Marie Cabernet Sauvignon Corona Vineyard

Tasted 20 March 2017 Napa Valley · Oakville

As others have noted, this is primary and a bit sour initially on entry. I blame this 100% on youth. Not surprisingly, I opened this WAY too early; my fault. Damn curiosity! I would hold off on this wine until AT LEAST…

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2016

Rivers-Marie Cabernet Sauvignon Lore Vineyard

Napa Valley · Oakville

Restrained blackberry seed, dried thyme, black cherry, and river rocks, the Lore shares characteristics similar to a 2016 Shafer HSS served beside it, but for the profile of the Lore being more…

Reviewed 6 June 2023
2016

Rivers-Marie Pinot Noir Summa Old Vines

Sonoma County · Sonoma Coast

Similar as before. Exceptionally good in terms of exhibiting a nuanced and quasi-complex flavor profile from start to finish. Orange peel, red raspberry, and some bark elements dominate. A touch thin…

Reviewed 4 August 2019
2012

Rivers-Marie Pinot Noir Silver Eagle Vineyard

Sonoma County · Sonoma Coast

Predominately red fruited, with some citrus peel and rock notes. A easy-going Pinot at this stage. Not as much of a loosey-goosey experience as last year's sample, but definitely lacks some of the…

Reviewed 11 May 2019
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