2019 Rivers-Marie Pinot Noir Occidental Ridge Vineyard

Community Tasting Notes (23) Avg Score: 93.5 points

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  4/28/2024 - Franken Berry Likes this wine: 94 Points

  Bright cherries, pomegranate and strawberries, orange rind, mint and a bit of loam. Firing on all cylinders, with a lingering finish. Yum.

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  2/2/2024 - JRockEsq Likes this wine: 92 Points

  Method: decanted 25 minutes, Burg glass, 62ish degrees
  
  Look: medium- plum
  
  Nose: ripe cranberry, dark cherry, orange peel, something like light pine, dry forest floor, hint of fresh mushroom; mainly fruity, but with a lot of subtle complexity
  
  Palate: ripe cranberry, blood orange; long+ finish orange peel, blood orange, dry herbs, tree bark; dry; medium+ body; low+ plush tannins; medium+ somewhat tart acidity
  
  Overall thoughts: Honestly, it's not my favorite flavor profile, but it's so pleasantly complex for the age that it's hard to not really appreciate. The tannins are outstanding and voluptuous mouthfeel. The acidity is a bit higher to keep this lively, but it's just a bit tart for me, which isn't a positive. Overall, great wine!

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  2/2/2024 - AlyssaRock12 Likes this wine: 92 Points

  Nose: cherry, cranberry, blood orange, floral, pine, dry dirt, mushrooms
  
  Palate: cranberry, blood orange, floral, something green; finish of cranberry and blood orange; med + body, silky smooth; med acid
  
  Overall: fantastic nose; plush body with good tannins. Really nice, definitely a voluptuous Pinot

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  1/6/2024 - Richard P Howden wrote: 89 Points

  I was a bit disappointed in this wine tonight. While the nose showed floral and red fruit notes, I found the palate heavy and oaky. Lacking the delicacy and balance I’ve seen in other R-M Pinots.

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  1/1/2024 - ewsds Likes this wine: 93 Points

  Some red fruits, but mostly blue/purple fruits with a nice balanced supporting structure. A bit of earth and spice, with a touch of nutmeg or mace on the palate. Excellent complexity and finish. This is a winner from Rivers-Marie. Drink now with a brief decant or hold for further development.

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