2014 Rivers-Marie Chardonnay B. Thieriot Vineyard, USA, California, Sonoma Coast, Wine Review

One of the top producers of Sonoma Chardonnays. At age 7, this is in a nice sweet spot between youth and maturity. Light gold in color with some green hues. Clear and bright. The nose has grapefruits, vanilla, and spice. Medium bodied. On the palate, this has a great texture. Vibrant. Notes of grapefruit, lemons, pears, vanilla with underlying char. Great acidity. Long finish. This is drinking well now and should continue for another ten to fifteen years. Great on its own, this would work well with scallops or other shellfish.

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2014

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$69.00USD

2021 Rivers-Marie Chardonnay B. Thieriot Vineyard, USA, California, Sonoma Coast, Wine review

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2021

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$90.00USD

A couple of steps up from the basic Sonoma Coast Chardonnay. Light golden in color with some silvery hues, clear and bright. The nose is great with lemon curd, slight pear, vanilla and spice. Medium to full bodied. Crisp acidity. On the palate, this is concentrated but has some elegance. Lemons, slight vanilla, a bit of toast and spice. Complex. Long finish. For my tastes, one of the top Chardonnays out there. It should easily drink well for ten to fifteen more years. Great on its own, but better with food. This would be excellent with grilled Salmon.

2019 Rivers-Marie Chardonnay B. Thieriot Vineyard, USA, California, Sonoma Coast, Wine Review

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2019

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A+

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$73.00USD

Probably my favorite in the excellent lineup of Rivers Marie Chardonnays and this vintage is no exception. Light golden/silver/green in color, clear and bright. The nose is deep and strong with green apples, lemon peel, minerality with slight chalk, slight spice and vanilla. Full bodied. Crisp but rounded edges. Great racy texture. On the palate, this is delicious. Flavors of green apples, lemon juice and minerals. Long finish. This is drinking beautifully, if young on its own but will work well with the right food. Calamari would be a great choice. Drink over the next ten to fif

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2016 Rivers-Marie Chardonnay B. Thieriot Vineyard, USA, California, Sonoma Coast, Wine Review

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2016

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$60.00USD

Rivers Marie is more known for their Pinot's and Cab's but they make a tremendous Chardonnay as well. It does have some oak showing but its use is deft and all but the most oakaphobes among us should LOVE this wine. The 2016 is still a bit young but is drinking very well. These wines seem to age pretty well, but the truth is, i rarely am disciplined enough to let mine age. Yellow gold in color. The nose has lemons, vanilla and slight sawdust. On the palate, this is like a slightly sweet/sour lemon candy with a touch of vanilla. Great acidity. Long finish. This particular bottle was

2012 Rivers-Marie Chardonnay B. Thieriot Vineyard, USA, California, Sonoma Coast, Wine Review

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2012

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$67.00USD

Consistently one of the best Chardonnay's coming from Napa. It is a hypothetical cross in style between a fatter Burgundy and a racier California Chardonnay. It is a bit tropical and definitely shows some oak, but used deftly. Always a hit when a bottle is opened. Pale golden in color. The nose has vanilla, lemons and minerals. Complex. On the palate, this is round but with enough acidity to make it work. Vanilla and lemon cream. Long finish. This keeps unwinding in the glass. Not a baby but not yet at peak depending how you like your Chards. This will work great on its own or

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