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2021 Rivers-Marie Summa Vineyard Old Vines Pinot Noir

Removed from a temperature and humidity controlled wine storage unit; Purchased direct from winery

Ends Sunday, 7pm Pacific

RATINGS

96Wine Spectator

Offers gorgeous mulberry, boysenberry and plum puree flavors that glide along effortlessly, showing polish along the edges...delivers a beautiful set of spice, black tea, iris and mineral notes that peek through now on the finish...

96Vinous / IWC

...magical. Deep, layered and exquisite in its beauty...greater fruit depth, textural richness and overall intensity...exudes complexity, dynamic energy and class.

96-98Jeb Dunnuck

...rich with unfolding layers of black cherry, damp forest floor, and cinnamon. The palate is long and concentrated, with raspberry liqueur and cherry skin.

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

Red Wine, Pinot Noir

This red wine is relatively light and can pair with a wide variety of foods. The grape prefers cooler climates and the wine is most often associated with Burgundy, Champagne and the U.S. west coast. Regional differences make it nearly as fickle as it is flexible.