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Notes of: Vanilla

Notes of: Earthy

Riverbench

Riverbench Mesa Pinot Noir

United States, Central Coast California

Red wine

4.3

Expert Rating

4.1

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WINE DESCRIPTION

Riverbench Mesa Pinot Noir is a premium wine produced by Riverbench Vineyard & Winery, a renowned winery located in the Santa Maria Valley appellation of California. The wine is made from Pinot Noir grapes grown in the Mesa vineyard, which is known for its unique soil composition and cool climate. The winemaking process involves careful selection of the best grapes, gentle pressing, and aging in French oak barrels to enhance the wine's complexity and depth. The resulting wine is a classic Pinot Noir with a rich, velvety texture, and flavors of dark cherry, raspberry, and spice. It is a perfect choice for those who appreciate elegant and sophisticated wines.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

There’s a special section in Riverbench vineyard that’s been affectionately termed “The Mesa” for many years now.This four-acre block is one of the oldest at Riverbench and is planted with Martini clone on its own rootstock. Year after year, the fruit from these vines makes remarkably different Pinot Noir; there is a liveliness that refreshes the palate and stirs the senses. Lush and feminine textures seduce at the first sip, then give way to a strong, confident finish of earthy tones and rich red strawberries and cranberries, with just a touch of spice. Beef Bourguignon would be stunning with this, but you could just as successfully pair it with a well-seasoned tri-tip, some buttery garlic bread, and a lazy Saturday afternoon.

EXPERT RATING

4.3

DRINKING WINDOW

Now

2057

Profile

Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

High

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Fragrant

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Generous

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Lean

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Firm

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (1)

Pinot Noir

ORIGINS

Winery: Riverbench

Region: Central Coast California

The Central Coast of California is a wine lover's paradise, boasting a wide variety of climates, soils, and grape varieties. Located between San Francisco and Los Angeles, the Central Coast spans from Monterey County in the north to Santa Barbara County in the south. With its diverse topography and Mediterranean climate, the Central Coast is home to some of the most renowned wineries in the United States. The Central Coast has a long and storied history of winemaking, dating back to the mid-1800s. The first vineyards were planted in the Santa Clara Valley, and by the late 1800s, the region was producing some of the finest wines in the country. The region's reputation for quality wines was further solidified in the early 1989, when the Santa Clara Valley was declared among the first American Viticultural Area (AVA) in the United States.

CUSTOMER RATING

4.1

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