{"product_id":"rivers-marie-summa-vineyard-pinot-noir-2021","title":"Rivers-Marie Summa Vineyard Pinot Noir 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003eRivers-Marie Summa Vineyard Pinot Noir 2021 is a beautifully poised California Pinot Noir that shows just how far this site has come as the vines pass the 20-year mark. Crafted by Thomas Rivers Brown in a Burgundy-inspired style, it combines bright precision, fragrant complexity, and quiet power without ever overshadowing the fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe wine pours a vibrant, translucent ruby and immediately feels elegant rather than heavy. Aromas open with fresh raspberry and strawberry, then unfold into mushroom, sandalwood, mint, rose petals, and a subtle touch of clove. On the palate, it is concentrated yet lively, with red cherry, cola, orange peel, and a faint Oolong tea character giving the wine both lift and depth.\n\nThe balance is especially impressive, with fine tannins and a fresh, composed profile that makes it enjoyable now but clearly capable of gaining further nuance over the next few years. This is a Pinot Noir that offers immediate charm while still rewarding patience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSumma Vineyard’s mature vines and increasingly exacting vineyard work are central to the wine’s success, allowing the site’s terroir to speak with greater clarity. Thomas Rivers Brown follows a Burgundy model of production, harvesting early to preserve freshness and terroir expression, while a small portion of whole clusters is included at pressing. The wine is then matured in oak barrels with only 20% new wood, ensuring that the oak supports rather than dominates the fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Pinot Noir is a natural match for duck, roast chicken, herb-crusted salmon, mushroom dishes, veal, or simply grilled salmon with earthy sides. Serve it slightly cool, ideally around 14–16°C, and consider a brief decant if opening it young to help the aromatics unwind.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRivers-Marie is the project of Thomas Rivers Brown, one of California’s most respected winemakers, known for a style that emphasizes balance, site expression, and finesse. The winery has earned a strong reputation for producing high-quality, terroir-driven wines from select vineyard sites, with a particular strength in Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rivers-Marie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54252128797009,"sku":"FW-7377","price":106.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/summa_pn_nv.png?v=1783443314","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/rivers-marie-summa-vineyard-pinot-noir-2021","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}