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| Community Tasting Notes (average 92.9 pts. and median of 93 pts. in 77 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by Jbird73 on 11/23/2023 & rated 95 points: There is no way this makes it until the turkey is ready!! Fabulous nose and so good with plenty of life left. My favorite Pinot of the year!! (780 views) | | | Tasted by gzim on 11/4/2023 & rated 90 points: Not showing any age. Took about 15 minutes to open to let the dark red berry fruit, cake spice and touch of oak/cinnamon to show thru.
Was very easy to drink! (702 views) | | | Tasted by thelostverse on 8/14/2023 & rated 92 points: Beautiful color in the glass. The meniscus is the only indication of this wine's age, as there is no bricking at all. Nose of dark cherry, Dr. Pepper and sarsaparilla. The palate follows the nose here, and the tannins are very fine and well-integrated. (875 views) | | | Tasted by Remon K on 7/23/2023 & rated 98 points: It is my daughter's vintage wine, so I have drunk it many times. I've never been disappointed after drinking this wine. The scent of Asian Spice and various berries is beautiful. The sweet nuance of American Pinot, which many people say, is now well-melt, so the balance is very good. I hope this wine continues to be undervalued. (902 views) | | | Tasted by jviz on 5/13/2023 & rated 94 points: This wine was really good and at its apex. A little translucent, but I hadn’t thought to stand it up. No solid sediment in the bottom… it had the orange peel, yes to mulled spices and wild, macerated strawberry and rhubarb. Nice acidity. Truly it reminded me of a Chateau des Tours grenache. I doubt if it improves from here but super fun wine today. (1145 views) | | | Tasted by Smooth Jazz on 3/11/2023 & rated 96 points: Really didn’t think much of this even several hours after opening - went back to it nearly 12 hours after it had been in a decanter and found a wine transformed! Still a reticent nose but a very complex palate with orange peel, cherries and mulled wine spices and some grippy tannins. Closest wine I’ve had to an old Trollat VV. (900 views) | | | Tasted by maxmanx on 12/26/2022: Needed a multi-hour decant to really come into its own. Will hold or decant the next bottle. Slightly muddy feel/taste at the beginning, but better after several hours. (1005 views) | | | Tasted by GrapeScott on 9/18/2022 & rated 93 points: Rivers-Marie Summa Old Vines rarely disappoints, and this is another very strong showing. Sadly, this is my last bottle from this particular vintage, and based on this showing, it will probably continue to improve for another 5-10 year. It displays the telltale orange peel, Asian spice and bright cherry notes that typify this vineyard. Smooth, elegant, red-fruited, citrusy, and with a bit of brown sugar on the finish. Really nice and drinking very well now. (1245 views) | | | Tasted by pjhr on 5/2/2022 & rated 94 points: Delicious sour red cherry, rhubarb, and earth on the nose and palate with floral notes, finishing long with lovely acidity. Always a beautiful pairing with salmon. (1316 views) | | | Tasted by Acohen on 4/29/2022 & rated 92 points: Intense cherry, raspberry and earth with orange peel and spice on finish (1120 views) | | | Tasted by theharve on 4/21/2022 & rated 97 points: Even better than last bottle with no rush to drink ' (1173 views) | | | Tasted by pjhr on 4/10/2022 & rated 93 points: As delicious as the last bottle! (977 views) | | | Tasted by maxmanx on 2/20/2022: Decanted for 30 minutes, then back into the bottle and took to a restaurant. Really in a good place with my favorite aspect- orange peel prominent. Drink or Hold, but not for too much longer. (1019 views) | | | Tasted by pjhr on 1/17/2022 & rated 93 points: Delicious sour red cherry, rhubarb, and earth on the nose and palate with floral notes, finishing long with lovely acidity. (1042 views) | | | Tasted by 559Cheers on 12/18/2021 & rated 95 points: Beautiful and interesting bottle. Well made Pinot, nice floral lift, good fruit, graphite pencil, nice char, sous bois, high acidity, little thin on tongue. 1st night open.
*2nd night. Very floral and very nice drinking. Viscosity and body has improved and has resolved itself. Roses on the palette.
*3rd night. Drinking beautifully. Char all but gone. Roses, cola, forest floor. (887 views) | | | Tasted by Quiller on 9/12/2021 & rated 91 points: Opened, poured and let sit 1/2 hr. Then: Note much nose; maybe a bit of pine. Taste of reddish fruit; fairly monotone; good balance; still some acidity; nothing to really distinguish it. At about the 1 hr mark, this shifted to more darkish fruit, with several layers of taste; much more interesting. Based on this bottle, give this plenty of air if drinking now; or hold a bit longer.
Day 2: Hoped this would pick up where last night's glass left off, but not quite. A bit more nose to this glass, but lost the pine needles. Taste was slightly less layered and just a bit muted, maybe more darkish. Acidity seemed a bit more noticeable, but still not a problem. Still nice, but a small step back from the end of Day 1. (1231 views) | | | Tasted by theharve on 7/18/2021 & rated 96 points: huge wine not yet at peak but getting there. delicious. (1370 views) | | | Tasted by rosenst1 on 4/4/2021 & rated 91 points: PnP. Medium red. Rather shy on the nose but hints of red fruit and spice. Quite bright on the palate with good depth of flavor but this bottle (so far) lacks the complexity I saw previously - perhaps needs more air? Good mid palate richness with pine needles and citrus flavors but the finish is dominated by a spicy - high acid driven impression. An awkward phase or an off bottle? (1415 views) | | | Tasted by Mike Dildine on 4/4/2021 & rated 94 points: 13.3% abv. Medium burgundy red, very aromatic. On the palate, red raspberry, mushroom, and a floral note. Excellent depth and length. This wine is delicious and extraordinarily complex. Probably best to consume over the next 2-4 years. (1440 views) | | | Tasted by William Kelley on 1/23/2021: The 2012 Summa Old Vines is drinking beautifully today, unwinding in the glass with aromas of blood orange, cherries, red berries, warm spices, sassafras and coniferous forest floor. Medium to full-bodied, supple and enveloping, with a fleshy core of fruit, succulent acids and melting tannins, now is a great time to be opening bottles. (3674 views) | | | Tasted by gsiokis on 6/21/2020 & rated 94 points: Consistent with previous note but it seems better integrated from last year. WOTN. Previously: Full, rich nose of delicious ripe black cherry, orange peel and spice. Age has improved this wine. (1414 views) | | | Tasted by WetRock on 2/25/2020: Strongly earthy nose. Strawberry, boysenberry. Plenty of acidity. Touches of orange. This is maybe a little more dark fruited than a typical OV but it's otherwise on point. This bounced around a bit. Sometimes tart. Sometimes more reserved and dark. There is a chance this wants to get a bit better. It's drinking pretty nice right now but I wouldn't worry if you wanted let this one get to a decade. It's cruising right along and that earthy quality is still strong. (1771 views) | | | Tasted by rocknroller on 1/30/2020 & rated 92 points: Bring a Good Bottle at The Kenwood (The Kenwood, Mpls, MN): Medium dark red color. PNP, drank a glass over an hour. Drank this as part of a nice trio including a '12 Antica Terra Ceras and a '13 Brick House Dijonnaise. This was a very good and competitive flight. The RM is a bigger style than I prefer, but there is an waful lot to like including in terms of complexity. This has that ripe sour cherry, Dr. Pepper nose, which tends to back off over time to show more nuance, orange peel, wild strawberry. The palate is fairly consistent, medium full bodied, ripe, spicy, black cherry, orange peel, pomegrante. 91+ to 92pts. (1890 views) | | | Tasted by Bellissimo on 1/30/2020: Brought to a large gathering at a restaurant. Sat with cork out for 45 minutes before we got around to this. Small pour, point in time impression. Paired against two OR Pintos and this was an outlier but lovely nonetheless.
Prototypical RM Pinot for me. Bright, tart red fruits (raspberry, pomegranate, cranberry) orange peel, pine needles, over a bed of soil with a little bit of spice. Nice acid driven wine with enough grip on the finish. California sunshine in a glass that keeps a smile on your face. (1381 views) | | | Tasted by 3daywinereview.com on 1/30/2020 & rated 91 points: Mixed Offerings at Kenwood (Kenwood Restaurant, Minneapolis): Big style Pinot but enjoyable. Strawberry, floral, rose petals and earth. Medium plus finish. For sure some ripeness here. (1806 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
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| Rivers-Marie Producer website2012 Rivers-Marie Pinot Noir Summa Old Vines2012 Rivers-Marie "Summa Old Vines" Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir, 275 cases
The exoticism of the aromatics of this wine always amazes us. We are at a loss to attribute it to anything other than vine age. The acidity here is bracing and the wine is in need of time to deepen and put on a little weight. The wine right now is more about texture than fruit. The nose features sandalwood, lavender, sous bois, menthol and citrus peel. There's a perception here of whole cluster with a graphite note but none was used. This block was picked on October 15th at 22.8 brix. 13.3% alcPinot 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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