Riverbench Vineyard & Winery
One Palm Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir
Santa Maria Valley, Central Coast, California, USA
Ah, that Riverbench Pinot Noir....nestled in the Santa Maria Valley, Riverbench specializes in mainly Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. The One Palm vintage is made from a single clone, 667, which is typically a blending Pinot for estate cuvées. Per usual, the clone is a finicky one, showing wide variability depending on climate - Too warm? Sugars concentrate and odd flavors emerge, (think apple). Too cold? Tight, spiciness emerges, (think all spice). Riverbench farms the Santa Maria AVA which benefits from an excellent marine influence and a wonderful stewed red cabbage terroir flavor point. Always a favorite of mine - (I did get married there) - and paired with a Chirashi Style rice bowl. Delish! ~$42 | #riverbench #pinotnoir #santamariavalley
On the eyes: Clear, light ruby, quite bright, med stain, med tears, no gas/floc.
On the nose: Stewed cranberry, tart cherry, cedar, slate, hints of braised red cabbage, med alcohol.
On the tongue: med acid, med tannin, med alcohol, med body, smooth. Sharp cherry, pomegranate, cranberry, hint of red cabbage, finishing with clove and star anise. Nice long pleasant finish, benefits from room temperature (began drinking at 60 degrees), and decanting.
Ah, that Riverbench Pinot Noir....nestled in the Santa Maria Valley, Riverbench specializes in mainly Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. The One Palm vintage is made from a single clone, 667, which is typically a blending Pinot for estate cuvées. Per usual, the clone is a finicky one, showing wide variability depending on climate - Too warm? Sugars concentrate and odd flavors emerge, (think apple). Too cold? Tight, spiciness emerges, (think all spice). Riverbench farms the Santa Maria AVA which benefits from an excellent marine influence and a wonderful stewed red cabbage terroir flavor point. Always a favorite of mine - (I did get married there) - and paired with a Chirashi Style rice bowl. Delish! ~$42 | #riverbench #pinotnoir #santamariavalley
On the eyes: Clear, light ruby, quite bright, med stain, med tears, no gas/floc.
On the nose: Stewed cranberry, tart cherry, cedar, slate, hints of braised red cabbage, med alcohol.
On the tongue: med acid, med tannin, med alcohol, med body, smooth. Sharp cherry, pomegranate, cranberry, hint of red cabbage, finishing with clove and star anise. Nice long pleasant finish, benefits from room temperature (began drinking at 60 degrees), and decanting.
This was a fantastic Easter dinner wine. #riverbench #sbcwine
This was a fantastic Easter dinner wine. #riverbench #sbcwine
Apr 7th, 2015
Wonderful earthy, farmy nose, smells old world. Very fresh and clean with bursting light dark fruit flavorz!
Wonderful earthy, farmy nose, smells old world. Very fresh and clean with bursting light dark fruit flavorz!
Feb 1st, 2015Nice light bodied drinkable Pinot for causal drinking. A good intro red wine for those whom are just starting to drink red wines. This is a red wine that would be ok with salads, soups, pastas, and fish but not bold enough for heartier dishes.
Nice light bodied drinkable Pinot for causal drinking. A good intro red wine for those whom are just starting to drink red wines. This is a red wine that would be ok with salads, soups, pastas, and fish but not bold enough for heartier dishes.
Oct 19th, 2014Earthy nose. Tobacco flavors with a sweetness like brown sugar. Would hold for some time but yummy now!!!!! Estate grown.
Earthy nose. Tobacco flavors with a sweetness like brown sugar. Would hold for some time but yummy now!!!!! Estate grown.
Jul 17th, 2013
Kristina King, had this 9 years ago
Kristina King, had this 9 years ago
Apr 7th, 2016