TN: Rivers Marie Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2016

Arrived yesterday at office, took it home today, ripped a brand new cork out.

Very primary nose of black and blue fruits, florals, spice, wine is opaque and purple to the rim. Palate has sweet ripe tannins and shows blackberry, cassis, currant, lavender, and florals with a nice streak of acid and just a hint of savory herb. Oak is integrated, acting as the frame vs. the picture, and wine has excellent balance. Not sure these last til 2019, and should have bought more than 6.

Fantastic Cabernet that tastes like Caberent. Bravo.

Thanks for the note! I will Also open one soon after it arrives. I thought the ‘15 drank way, way above its price point and want to test this one as well.

Kris, great TN, appreciate it. Looks like I’ll have to open one up sooner rather than later.