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2017 Rivers-Marie B. Thieriot Vineyard Chardonnay

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February 25, 2024 - $71

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RATINGS

98Jeb Dunnuck

...medium to full-bodied, concentrated, magically Chardonnay does everything right and offers extraordinary notes of orchard fruits, spice box, honeycomb, and a distinct salty minerality that makes you salivate. With remarkable concentration, terrific purity, flawless balance, and a great, great finish, the only downside is that there are only 150 cases produced. Hats off to Thomas Rivers Brown for another thrilling Chardonnay.

95Vinous / IWC

Lemon peel, white flowers, chalk, and mint all grace this exquisite, nuanced Chardonnay from Rivers-Marie.

94The Wine Advocate

...scented of Golden Delicious apples, baker's yeast, Bosc pear, rock and citrus blossom with light touches of honey toast. The palate is light to medium-bodied and very energetic with a great savory/citrus duality, tangy acidity and an incredibly long, textured finish.

REGION

United States, California, Sonoma, Sonoma Coast

Sonoma Coast AVA runs from San Pablo Bay in the south to Mendocino County in the north. It includes 7,000 vineyard acres and earned AVA status in 1987. Its proximity to the Pacific Ocean means it gets double the rainfall of nearby inland appellations and the ocean gives the appellation a relatively cool climate. Chardonnay and Pinot Noir can thrive in these conditions, and there are numerous producers making critically acclaimed Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.

TYPE

White Wine, Chardonnay

This white variety originated in Burgundy, but is now grown around the world. Its flexibility to thrive in many regions translates to wide flavor profile in the market. Chardonnay is commonly used in making Champagne and sparkling wines.