Founded by husband-and-wife team Thomas Rivers Brown and Genevieve Marie Walsh, Rivers-Marie is known for its site-driven bottling of Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, and Chardonnay. Brown is also responsible for cult classic winemaking projects in Napa and Sonoma, including Schrader Cellars, Outpost, and Revana Family Vineyard, to name a few. So, it’s not surprising that this renowned winemaking duo produced a perfectly crafted Cabernet. Made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, their 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Herb Lamb Vineyard offers aromas and flavors that are lifted and complex. Black cherry, wild blueberries, cassis, cracked black pepper, mint leaves, and orange zest notes jump out of the glass. Earth and spice components balance the well-composed fruit and reveal a classic snapshot of Herb Lamb Vineyard terroir. It is drinking beautifully now, with well-integrated tannins and freshness; however, this will be an excellent cellar selection if you so choose.
Rivers-Marie, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
By Miranda Franco