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| Community Tasting Notes (average 93 pts. and median of 93 pts. in 19 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by maxmanx on 1/21/2024: Only bottle of 2015, and really enjoyed it. But I always enjoy RM Pinots! (509 views) | | | Tasted by Amerique on 12/26/2023 & rated 93 points: Rich, delicious, dark strawberry fruit with orange peel flavors, excellent structure, short finish, still very dense, needs much more time in the bottle, surprising deep and dark (569 views) | | | Tasted by pren on 12/6/2023 & rated 91 points: 极度rich的风格，还在容忍的限度内。 (569 views) | | | Tasted by pjhr on 7/27/2023 & rated 94 points: Lovely pinot! Wonderful sour red cherries, floral, and earthy notes on the nose and palate with hints of orange with a long lingering sappy finish. (615 views) | | | Tasted by Quiller on 4/22/2023 & rated 91 points: Opened, poured and let sit about 35 min: Then: Red fruit and maybe some floral on the nose. Taste is maybe a bit floral; some pine; maybe something orange-ish, but does not carry through the finish; warmth seems to cancel out most of the fruit. Relatively soft mouthfeel; acidity OK; tannins not an issue; very smooth. After about 1/2 hr in the glass, the fruit still there and now carries through the finish. Taste is somewhat monotone, but very pleasant, if a bit low-key. This definitely benefited from some air. For what it may be worth, Day 2 was a bit different, but good as well: Fruit was a tad sweeter, but darker and almost "brooding"; still pretty one-dimensional. Finish carried through nicely; tannins and acidity still OK. This probably can go a bit longer, but if I have any more I'll look to drink them sooner for the red fruit profile. (719 views) | | | Tasted by lvjohn on 7/23/2022 & rated 96 points: Sensational! Hits all the sensory spots with just the right touch for me. Complex in the mouth, beautiful on the nose. Medium to long persistence in the mouth. Wow! (730 views) | | | Tasted by AaronMaxwell on 2/4/2022 & rated 93 points: Really fantastic (1117 views) | | | Tasted by rosenst1 on 7/16/2021 & rated 93 points: PnP. Medium dark red. Lovely nose of dark red fruit (plum), a touch of orange peel, and Lavender. On the palate this is quite rich for Summa, a reflection, perhaps of very low yields on the Sonoma Coast in this year. Lovely depth though more fruit driven than showing secondary characteristics. Went beautifully with wild king salmon. (966 views) | | | Tasted by Al Ehrhardt on 5/3/2020: We all really enjoyed this last night. PnP. Bigger than what I would usually look for in pinot, it was plush, smooth, dark red fruits, pine/fir/evergreen, spice, orange peel. Loved it. (1196 views) | | | Tasted by yaCellar on 1/18/2020 & rated 94 points: Such a treat. Closed initially and opens after a few minutes. Big, graceful, complex, nuanced, this has all of the goods. Ripe red fruits, some tart cherry, blood orange, and pine. Med+ mouthfeel, med acid, med- tannins and a finish that goes and goes. (1288 views) | | | Tasted by WineGold on 1/15/2020 & rated 96 points: This is drinking exceptionally well. It's the most mature RM Pinot we've had in a long while. At cellar temp, this poured medium to darkish garnet, and is ready for business right away.
Deep, rich nose of cherries and strawberries, hint of orange (less than when the wine was younger), touch of licorice and some earth and fall crunchy leaves. A perfect balance of gentle sweetness and earth. As you inhale, the sweetness somehow coats the back of your throat. That's how good this is.
On the palate, this is beautiful. Smooth, plush, interesting, layered. It evolves in waves. Fruit first, then spice, then earth and a bit of pepper and then a great energy lift. The finish lasts for some time, which is quite an achievement for a pinot.
Really impressive, and very very good.
Edit to add: on day two this lost nothing. Slightly more lift, slightly less fruit, still excellent. Tells me that it will last for many years. (1459 views) | | | Tasted by Frank Murray III on 7/26/2018: July 2018 Rivers-Marie Visit (At Mending Wall winery): Beautiful color, purplish fruit, vibrant aromas. Tarry, dark berry, crunch with mineral and a big-time concentration of fruit and intensity. Plush yet balanced and my WOTD for the visit. Outstanding example of the best RM PN craft. (2756 views) | | | Tasted by Frank Murray III on 1/14/2018: A whole lot of CT users here, yet so few notes. So, I decided to grab one for dinner and help the narrative. This to me has the intensity and concentration of the 2015 vintage. At times, opulent, yet the acidity pulls it all together. Mix of black and red fruit, along with the terroir of Summa coming through the orange peel and evergreen that is here, too. This drank just fine to me and really is a 'give me a smile' kind of Summa, being bold in flavor yet bringing energy along with it. (2246 views) | | | Tasted by 64 Squares on 11/5/2017 & rated 92 points: Ready to go, smooth as you'd expect, some tart cherry and red fruits. Hitting on all cylinders, well done. (1923 views) | | | Tasted by Mike Dildine on 8/24/2017 & rated 93 points: Very compelling Pinot, rich, pure, powerful and intense. (1919 views) |
| By Antonio Galloni
Vinous, Sonoma’s Sensational 2015s Parts 1 & 2 (Mar 2017) (3/1/2017)
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| Rivers-Marie Producer websitePinot Noir Varietal character (Appellation America) | Varietal article (Wikipedia)
Pinot Noir is the Noble red grape of Burgundy, capable of ripening in a cooler climate, which Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot will not reliably do. It is unpredictable and difficult both to grow and to vinify, but results in some of the finest reds in the world. It is believed to have been selected from wild vines two thousand years ago. It is also used in the production of champagne. In fact, more Pinot Noir goes into Champagne than is used in all of the Cote d'Or! It is also grown in Alsace, Jura, Germany, the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Romania, Switzerland, Austria, Croatia, Serbia, Italy, and so forth, with varying degrees of success.
Pinot Noir is one of the world's most prestigious grapes. It is very difficult to grow and thrives well in France, especially in Champagne and Burgundy. Pinot Noir thrives less in hot areas, is picky on soil, and deserves some oak storage.
Pinot Noir, or Blauburgunder / Spätburgunder in German, is a blue grapevine - and, as the German name suggests, the grape comes originally from Burgundy in France.
The grape, which thrives in calcareous soils, is used primarily for the production of red wine, and it is widely regarded as producing some of the best wines in the world. The wine style is often medium-bodied with high fruit acidity and soft tannins. It can be quite peculiar in fragrance and taste, and not least in structure - which may be why it is referred to as "The Grapes Ballerina".
Pinot Noir is also an important ingredient in sparkling wines, not least in champagne since it is fruity, has good acidity and contains relatively little tannins.
The grape is considered quite demanding to grow. The class itself consists of tightly packed grapes, which makes it more sensitive to rot and other diseases.
Pinot Noir changes quite easily and is genetically unstable. It buds and matures early which results in it often being well ripened. Climate is important for this type of grape. It likes best in cool climates - in warm climates the wines can be relaxed and slightly pickled.
In cooler climates, the wine can get a hint of cabbage and wet leaves, while in slightly warmer regions we often find notes of red berries (cherries, strawberries, raspberries, currants), roses and slightly green notes when the wine is young. With age, more complex aromas of forest floor, fungi and meat emerge.
In Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Hungary, it often produces light wines with less character. However, it has produced very good results in California, Oregon and New Zealand.
With its soft tannins and delicate aroma, it is excellent for white fish, chicken and light meat. For the stored wines you can serve small game. Classic duck breast is a matter of course, a Boeuf Burgundy and Pinot Noir are pure happiness.
Pinot Noir loses quality by over-harvesting.
Pinot Noir is prone to diseases, especially rot and mildew. Viruses cause major problems especially in Burgundy.
Pinot Noir are large round grapes with thin skins. Relatively high in alcohol content. Medium rich tannins and good with acid.
As a young person, Pinot Noir has a distinctly fruity character such as raspberries, cherries and strawberries.
A mature Pinot Noir, the taste is different. Cherry goes into plum and prune flavors. It smells of rotten leaves, coffee, moist forest floor and animal wine. This must be experienced.
In warm climates you find boiled plum, some rustic, little acid.
If the grapes are over-grown, the wine will be thin, with little color and flavor.USAAmerican wine has been produced since the 1500s, with the first widespread production beginning in New Mexico in 1628. Today, wine production is undertaken in all fifty states, with California producing 84% of all U.S. wine. The continent of North America is home to several native species of grape, including Vitis labrusca, Vitis riparia, Vitis rotundifolia, and Vitis vulpina, but the wine-making industry is based almost entirely on the cultivation of the European Vitis vinifera, which was introduced by European settlers. With more than 1,100,000 acres (4,500 km2) under vine, the United States is the fourth-largest wine producing country in the world, after Italy, Spain, and France.California2021 vintage: "Unlike almost all other areas of the state, the Russian River Valley had higher than normal crops in 2021, which has made for a wine of greater generosity and fruit forwardness than some of its stablemates." - Morgan Twain-Peterson Sonoma CountyMendocino CountySonoma Coast * Sonoma Coast AVA (Wikipedia)
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