This showed better than what I remember from nine months ago. PnP and served at cellar temperature, it displayed more rounded and voluptuous notes of lemon curd, vanilla bean, quality oak, and hints…
I suppose I am admittedly less stoked on this wine than my other CT compadres. I got plum. I got some black cherry. If I tried hard enough I got a little earth. But at the end of it all, I got just…
Notes of dark red raspberry, purple fruit, and some alcohol. Lacking in the complexity department, but an enjoyable Pinot overall considering its full package. I wasn't as distracted by the bigger,…
The 2014 and 2015 RM Sonoma Coast Chardonnays were served side-by-side. This 2015 was almost completely inaccessible on PnP. Thin and tight. It took about an hour in the glass (and consumption over…
The 2014 and 2015 RM Sonoma Coast Chardonnays were served side-by-side. This 2014 was FAR more accessible and giving than the 2015. Notes of plush yellow fruit/citrus (pineapple, lemon), popcorn,…
Wait at least another two years before popping the cork on this. Restrained notes of black currant, river rock, asphalt, and some anise. PACKED with potential but nowhere near ready for prime time.…
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…
Previous notes from last year apply. A beautiful interplay among traditional Burgundian flavors (minerality, acid, citrus oil) and more modern notes of lemon curd, popcorn, and vanilla bean.
Well this was quite the surprise (at least in the beginning). Decanted for approximately 30 minutes and it was kicking out some really nice blue and black fruit notes. Blueberry, black raspberry,…
PnP was very tight and acidic; typical young RM notes of cranberry, pomegranate, red cherry, and hints of orange rind and spice box. No worries, as this is usually the way most of these little guys…
After a couple of hours in the decanter, this wine exhibited notes of red and black currant, black cherry, purple plum, cedar, alcohol, and a bit of chalky limestone. Had a lot of verve and energy on…
Same notes as before. Stood strong with a 2009 Williams Selyem Estate RRV, a 2012 Talley Rosemary's, and a 2013 Eric Kent Sascha Marie. Considering price, the RM destroyed the others QPR-wise. It was…
A fairly open and giving Pinot considering its youth. Usually these RM wines take some bottle age to really start kicking into gear (typically they can come off astringent and overtly tight).…
Same as four months ago. PnP and served around 54 degrees. Drink now and over the next year or so. Ready right now. Drinks WAY above its original allocation price point ($25). 92-93 points.
Same specific flavors as my notes 6+ months ago. This didn't take long to wake up and become a great example of an appellation Pinot. For the price-point, it's no question its ability to deliver.
Nine months have gone by since my last tasting note on this wine. It has certainly started to integrate nicely in comparison to my previous sour ball experience on initial PnP back in December. This…
I have to remember to listen to my own advice about waiting until mid-2017 before I crack the cork on wines like this. PnP was very, very tight, but the sleek, black fruit-driven profile gave me hope.
Same as my previous notes from six months ago. Very user-friendly Chardonnay, medium-bodied, with a decent mid-palate and great mouthfeel. Texture/viscosity are very nice considering it's an…
Wait; wait; wait! This needs much more time. I had this last year with a couple of hours in the decanter and it seemed to be moving along nicely. However, this go-around it was extraordinarily tight…
PnP with energetic notes of lemon curd, lemon zest, pear, popcorn, sourdough, river rock, and a hint of vanilla and spice. More of a crip, acidic Chardonnay than an over-oaked fruit bomb, with the…
This was surprisingly softer and less vibrant than other Rivers Marie chardonnays I've had - both in terms of the Thieriot and the Sonoma. I agree with some other comments about this wine seemingly…
