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2011 Rivers-Marie Pinot Noir Gioia Vineyard
Pinot Noir
- USA
- California
- Sonoma County
- Sonoma Coast
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Community Tasting Notes 42
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kabert Likes this wine: 93 points
October 28, 2023 - Very similar to bottle drunk over two years ago, in June 2021 - a super pinot, lots of primary fruit of tart cherry raspberry, and a beam of acidity to carry through the long finish. At least well stored bottles should drink well for another 5+ years, but I can’t see this 2011 RM Gioia getting any better than this. Excellent with stir fry chicken and rice, plus apple cake dessert.
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mdefreitas wrote: 91 points
February 19, 2022 - Nice bottle. Some maturity, but still rather primary and vigorous. Good, but no fireworks.
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klezman wrote:
September 18, 2021 - This was quite nice. Bright, cherries, hint of orange, not a lot of earth, but plenty of verve. I expected more from this given the price, but it's a very nice Pinot.
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kabert Likes this wine: 93 points
June 27, 2021 - Delicious! Perfect Saturday evening pinot to pair with grilled tuna steak. No signs of age-based decline in this 10 yr old pinot, either in color or taste, so not seeing any urgency to open these if you have some that are well-cellared. Medium-bodied raspberry and tart cherry, with a mouthwatering beam of acidity on the finish (which helps this pair well with dinner).
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gharter Likes this wine: 91 points
January 9, 2020 - Did not really enjoy the last bottle. A year later, this one is much better. Ruby red color. Sour cherry, cranberry, spice and raspberry aromas. the last bottle showed candied cherry fruit, none of that is noted this time. sour cherry, cranberry, spice flavors. Medium body with a smooth finish. Has good acidity.
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 2011
- Type Red
- Producer Rivers-Marie
- Varietal Pinot Noir
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard Gioia Vineyard
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Sonoma County
- Appellation Sonoma Coast
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 7 (1%)
- In Cellars 198 (31%)
- Consumed 425 (67%)
Food Pairing
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- ProducerRivers-Marie
- VarietyPinot Noir
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionSonoma County
- AppellationSonoma Coast
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