Rivers-Marie Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2024

In Short

A silky Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir with red cherry and strawberry, bright acidity, and the mineral edge of cool-climate fruit.

Quick Facts

• Region: Sonoma Coast, California
• Variety: Pinot Noir
• Style: Medium-bodied red
• Best For: Weeknight dinner, lighter meat dishes

Why We Stock It

Rivers-Marie makes Pinot Noir from the coolest parts of Sonoma Coast, where the marine layer keeps the fruit precise and the acidity sharp. At this price and in this vintage, it drinks well now but has enough structure to age another four years if you want to cellar it.

Tasting Profile

This wine shows the restraint and detail you look for in cool-climate Pinot Noir.

• Aroma: Red cherry, strawberry, forest floor, subtle oak spice
• Palate: Red berries with bright acidity and hints of minerality, silky tannins
• Structure & Finish: Medium body, clean and persistent finish with delicate complexity

Winemaking

The wine is fermented traditionally in temperature-controlled vessels, likely with some whole-cluster work to preserve the wine's delicacy. Oak aging is restrained, there to support rather than dominate the fruit.

Serving & Pairing

Serve at 60 to 64 degrees Fahrenheit. No decanting needed. Pair it with roasted chicken or grilled salmon, where its acidity and mineral quality feel natural. It's equally at home with mushroom risotto or a charcuterie board.

The Estate

Rivers-Marie is a small producer focused on single-vineyard and single-appellation Pinot Noirs from top Sonoma Coast sites. The winery works as a grower-producer, maintaining close relationships with the vineyards that supply their fruit.

Terroir

Sonoma Coast is the coolest region in Sonoma County, shaped by Pacific fog that rolls in through the Petaluma Gap. The coastal hills have rocky, well-draining soils that slow ripening and concentrate flavor. The result is Pinot Noir with more acidity and mineral character than inland Sonoma.