Sonoma Coast

This is the base level Chardonnay at Rivers-Marie.  It is not quite as good as the single vineyards but is also much less pricier making it a great value.  Medium golden in color, clear and bright.  The nose is deep with vanilla, lemon cream, spice and a hint of lemon peel.  Full bodied.  Light tannins.  Great balance.  On the palate, this is delcious.  Creamy texture.  Flavors of lemon cream and vanilla.  Long finish.  This is great on its own and will work well with many foods.  This worked well with a  Butternut Squash soup.  Drink over the next five to eight years.  

Another top notch Chardonnay from Ceritas.  Light golden in color, clear and bright.  Great nose with Orange peel, slight lemon creme, vanilla, minerality and spice.  Full bodied.  Light tannins.  Great balance.  On the palate, this has plenty of depth and complexity that opens nicely in the glass.  Flavors of orange citrus, slight lemon, minerality, and slight vanilla.  Delicious.  Long finish.  This is great on its own and will work well with most foods.  A nice choice would be Baked Salmon.  Drink over the next ten years or so.

This is a Rosé made from 100% Pinot Noir.  Pale salmon orange in color, clear and bright.  The nose is nice with strawberries, light cherries and slight cranberries.  Medium bodied.  Slightly viscous.  On the palate, this is tasty with good energy.  Flavors of strawberries and cherries.  Easy to drink.  Good finish.  This is nice on its own and will work well with many foods.  A nice choice with Grilled Salmon but also a "Cold Pasta" dish.  Drink over the next few years.  

A bright and expressive Pinot Noir, this wine, comprised of clones 667 and 777, is full of bright cranberry, black cherry, Bing cherry, violet flower, macerated plum, pomegranate, and boysenberry. There is a vibrant acidity running through this, and the brief 11 months of French Oak aging provides a compelling textural component. The light tannic structure supports the whole of this wine offering a slight weightiness to the overall experience. 571 cases. ORIGIN: Sonoma Coast. ALCOHOL: 13.2%

This was disgorged on March 21, 2024.  Golden in color, clear and bright with a nice mousse of tiny bubbles.  The nose has lemon, lemon cream, slight minerality and a bit of grapefruit.  Full bodied.  Good acidity.  On the palate, this is tight but opens nicely in the glass.  The grapefruit is more prevalent on the palate along with some toast and slight lemon.  Long finish.  This is a very nice sparkling wine that should pair well with almost any food.  It is still young and should develop with some cellar time.  Drink over the next five to ten years.  

Gorgeous wine.  Pale golden in color with some green flecks, clear and bright.  The nose is deep with lemon cream, vanilla, and baking spice.  Full bodied.  Light tannins.  Great balance.  On the palate, this is delicious.  Complex and deep if still young.  Flavors of lemons, lemon cream, vanilla, spice and char.  Long finish.  This is drinking well on its own and would also be a lovely match with with grilled prawns or other sea food.  drink over the next ten to fifteen years.  

Always one of the best Chardonnay's.  Light goldeen in color, clear and bright.  The nose is great with green apples, spice, slight vanilla, and a hint of salinity.  Full bodied.  Voluptuous texture but crisp acidity.  On the palate, this is delicious.  The first sip reminds one of why they love Chardonnay.  Flavors of apples, spice, slight vanilla, and a rocks/mineral quality that keeps the wine from going over the top.  Drink over the next ten to fifteen years.  This is great on its own and would be great with many foods.  A Seafood Pasta in a creamy garlic sauce would work well.