Rivers-Marie, Occidental Ridge Vineyard Pinot Noir Vintage:2021 A velvety texture is accented

A velvety texture is accented by full-bodied richness and just enough freshness to keep the palate energized

The round and velvet-textured flavors possess good volume and reasonable concentration though the lingering finish seems a bit flat and dull

or what Luca Roagna calls the most "classic" part of the vineyard site

as is usually the case

Strikingly juicy and pure cabernet with excellent finishing lift and lingering mineral notes

Rivers-Marie, Occidental Ridge Vineyard Pinot Noir Vintage:2021 A velvety texture is accentedA more savory and brambly personality emerges from the 2021 Pinot Noir Occidental Ridge Vineyard, with wild herbs, ripe cherry, and orange zest. Medium to Full bodied, with a seamless feel of fresh acidity, a soft texture, fine tannins, and a note of black raspberry, the freshness really lifts with ripeness off the palate, with a focused feel. Long on the palate, its drinking beautifully now and will drink well over the next 10 or so years.