2018 Rivers-Marie Pinot Noir Summa Vineyard, USA, California, Sonoma Coast, Wine Review

This seemed to be a step up from the 2014 Summa. Ruby in color, clear and bright. The nose is bigger and riper with cherries, candied cherries and sandalwood. Medium to full bodied. Soft texture. Good balance. Despite being a bit more blowsy in style, it is also deeper and more complex. Flavors of cherries, cherry drink mix and a bit of char. Delicious. Long finish. This is drinking well on its own and would work well with food. It would work well with grilled Portobello's. Drink over the next ten to fifteen years.

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2011 Rivers-Marie Pinot Noir Summa Vineyard, USA, California, Sonoma Coast - Wine Review

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Drinking quite well right now. Perhaps a bit earlier than prior vintages. Deep ruby in color. The nose is great with sour cherries, cherries, slight black licorice and baking spice. On the palate, this is deep and complex. Great texture; a bit soft and a bit velvety. Lots of sour cherry and black cherry fruit. It unwinds in the glass showing layers of fruit and damp forest floor. Great acidity. Nice finish. There is some upside potential on this as it will continue to mature for a few years.

2014 Rivers-Marie Pinot Noir Summa Vineyard, USA, California, Sonoma Coast, Wine Review

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Light ruby in color, clear and bright. The nose is lovely with cherries, cinnamon, and slight spice notes. Medium to full bodied. Light tannins. On the palate, cherries, some rhubarb and slight cloves. Long finish. This has some depth and complexity. Still on the younger side of peak but getting there. Nice on its own but better with food. Cheese worked well, but this would be nice with roasted duck or chicken. Drink over the next eight to twelve years.

2018 Rivers-Marie Pinot Noir Summa Vineyard, USA, California, Sonoma Coast, Wine Review

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