2020 Rivers-Marie Chardonnay Bearwallow Vineyard Anderson Valley

Community Tasting Notes (11) Avg Score: 91.8 points

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  5/18/2024 - prism wrote: 90 Points

  This has improved since my last encounter in October; I'd say this has come up to the lowest level of excellence. Very approachable, not much in the way of cut, but perfectly fine to drink. Or hold.

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  11/24/2023 - River Rat Likes this wine:

  Pop n pour. Nose and palate loaded with orchard fruits, some lemon cream on the mid-palate. Acidity cut through the Apricot/Brie en Croûte we paired it with. Very enjoyable.

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  10/10/2023 - prism wrote: 89 Points

  P & P; followed over a few days, not much change. Very good but surprisingly pedestrian given the vintner, who I hold in high regard. Typological correct and no off notes, but undistinguished by particular character notes. Maybe more time sideways will improve the experience, but I kinda think not. Fine to drink now.

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  8/11/2023 - Bdot wrote: 90 Points

  Nuanced and light on its feet bouncing between lemon, crisp apple and some mineral notes. Really young but the oak comes through in a disjointed way where it completely overwhelms the finish. 90 now but if the oak integrates it will be delicious.

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  3/3/2023 - Sonoma-W Likes this wine: 93 Points

  Nice - medium bodied; complex; coastal style with nuanced oak

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