TN: 2010 Rivers-Marie Pinot Noir Gioia Vineyard

  • 2010 Rivers-Marie Pinot Noir Gioia Vineyard - USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast (4/1/2012)
    Strawberry color with a nose macerated bright red strawberries, pomegranate and spring flowers—pretty great. Palate reveals soft gushy red berry fruits with creamy textured mouthfeel. Acidity rides slightly up-ticks (fantastic food friendliness on this) with tannins being slightly chewy. A wonderful structure controls the second part of the journey which goes from easy to corral to a wild unbreakable maverick. Intoxicating notes of soft coco infused strawberries come out at the half-way mark in addition to some nice minerality and sassparilla. Finish is long and remains focused. Glad I have more. (93 pts.)

Posted from CellarTracker

Thanks for the note Mike. It seems from your description that maybe my lone bottle of this would benefit from some time.
What do you think?

Drinking best after about 3 hours open, so probably.

I loved this in the barrel… my favorite of the 2010s with the SOV. Enjoying the 2010 SC now.

Sounds deeeeelish. Glad I grabbed a couple. Thanks for the early look.