2018 Rivers-Marie Summa Old Vines Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir

13.3% alc., 210 cases, $80. · Moderately light garnet color in the glass. The enticing nose is a wonderland of aromas that include cherry, spice, forest floor, and pine needle. The dreamy texture makes an impression immediately. Very enjoyable upon opening in a light- to mid-weight style featuring a core of well-spiced redder fruits. A stellar wine with engaging freshness and gossamer tannins, finishing unusually long. There is something special about this wine that is hard to put into words. The wine is more about complexity and breeding than brute sap. This beauty has the balance to age for many years and will surely bring many “oohs and ahas” down the line. Still magnificent when tasted thew following day from a previously opened bottle. Score: 95. Reviewed August 1, 2021

Winery: Rivers-Marie
From article: Elite California Pinot Noir Vineyards Part I: North Coast - Sonoma Coast