Rivers-Marie Bearwallow Vineyard Pinot Noir, Anderson Valley, USA 2023

Planted to Swan clone plus a mix of 30 different field selections, Bearwallow’s expression is incredibly complex and a bit hard to pin down early. It is predominately red fruited, very floral and features soil driven notes of black tea and mint. This deep end Anderson Valley site is helping to rewrite the history of Mendocino County Pinot Noir and we’ve been excited to be a part of it since 2015.

" From Anderson Valley, the 2023 Pinot Noir Bearwallow Vineyard boasts a bright ruby color and is lifted with a spicy and floral perfume, offering notes of fresh wildflowers, wild raspberries, fresh herbs, and fresh spices. It’s medium-bodied, with a chalky texture and well-defined, fine tannins, finishing clean." Jeb Dunnuck 94