Rivers-Marie Pinot Noir Anderson Valley 2016 750mL

A new wine in this range, the Rivers-Marie 2016 Pinot Noir (Anderson Valley) emerges entirely from the Bearwallow vineyard, which is own by Kevin Harvey of Rhys. Succulent red cherry, spice, crushed flowers and mint all flesh out in a racy, supple Pinot Noir that will drink well right out of the gate. Silky tannins and plush, forward fruit are the signatures in this up-front, racy Pinot. The Anderson Valley is the most open of the Rivers-Maries Pinots and the first wine I would drink in the range.

— Antonio Galloni