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94 Vinous -
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The 2018 Pinot Noir Bearwallow Vineyard is dark, fleshy and super-expressive. Dark cherry, spice, menthol and new leather all infuse the 2018 with striking depth as well as nuance. This is such a gorgeous and inviting Anderson Valley Pinot. Rose petal, spice, blood orange and bright red cherry fruit give this vibrant Pinot tons of appeal. This is such a beautiful wine.
94 Jeb Dunnuck -
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Moving to the Pinot Noirs, these are all brilliant wines. The 2018 Pinot Noir Bearwallow Vineyard from the Anderson Valley offers a vivid ruby/purple hue as well as great aromatics of Bing cherries, raspberries, crushed violets, and crushed stone. It has the classic savoriness that's common from Anderson Valley and is medium to full-bodied, with wonderful fruit, ripe tannins, and a great finish.
Technical Details
- BlendPinot Noir
- WinemakerThomas Rivers Brown
- CountryUS
- RegionCalifornia North Coast
- AppellationAnderson Valley
Rivers-Marie Pinot Noir Bearwallow Anderson Valley 2018
Pinot Noir | US
VN94, JD94
Too late, we are SOLD OUT!
This is a beast of a wine, with a seemingly bottomless pit of depth to it. It is dark and beefy with black raspberry and black cherries with floral nuances and a wild candied blood orange flare in the finish. This is a joy to drink with layers of richness and length for days. We are pretty stoked to have just a few bottles to offer!
About the Producer
Thomas Rivers Brown and Genevieve Marie Welsh started Rivers Marie in 2002 making single variety wines made to reflect the vineyard & vintage from which they came.