A bit more on the cherry cola rather than just cherry end of the spectrum than I prefer, but nonetheless nice — 6 years ago
The darker side of Rivers Marie. Where all of the Occidental bottlings share red fruited characteristics this is more black fruits and fresh earth. The supporting acidity and the hours it still takes to open up give me hope that it should continue to develop in bottle. — 7 years ago
☄️ Yes please. The missus says "Makes me want to eat and drink all night", I say floral, velvety and perfectly balanced. Either way, 👌. — 9 years ago
Very good, not too anything, just right, juicy, cherry, raspberry, fruit forward — 9 years ago
Love this wine. — 10 years ago
For a wine at less than $10, very enjoyable. More spice than fruit. Very good. — 10 years ago
Bready, yeasty goodness. — 10 years ago
Nice light Zin served at the Lorian. — 13 years ago
Absolutely impeccable for a Merlot — 4 years ago
opaque purple, prominent glass staining tears; aromatic, blackberry jam, fig, lavender, kiss of vanilla; dense, intense, sweet black fruit, slightly minty finish; full bodied, medium+ acidity, nice tannin/texture, 14.5% ABV; sourced from a single choice block of Larkmead Vineyard in Calistoga, 100% Olmo clone; drinking beautifully now — 6 years ago
Strong apple and Chardonnay taste but delicious! Less bubbly than prosecco. Very enjoyable. — 7 years ago
Unoaked and very good! Great pick tonight! — 9 years ago
Big black cherry jam . Brilliant for a young wine ! A certain silkiness. Distinct — 10 years ago
20 very smooth. Very good and recommended. — 10 years ago
Great for price! $5.99! — 10 years ago
But this is delish. — 11 years ago
Love everything from Rivers-Marie. Distinctive style emphasizing purity of fruit and elegance. Fruit is from parcels on the edge of the Bearwallow vineyard. Brambly red and purple fruit with notes of white flower, white pepper, and a touch of eucalyptus. Complex and elegant. Suggest cellaring for 5 -7 years to get the full experience. 2018 vintage on Mar 26, 2020 — 6 years ago
A little heavier than I remember but fully mature and fun to drink with friends. — 7 years ago
Massive just delicious — 8 years ago
Black current, chocolate, spice — 9 years ago
Well balanced with a full flavor and modest finish. — 10 years ago
Smooth and full bodied. Fruity profiles. Tannins to follow. — 10 years ago
Sooooooo fresh. — 12 years ago
Bill Mowry
46% Tempranillo, 31% Grenache and 23% Graciano. Light tannins with dark cherries. — 4 years ago