2021 Pinot Blanc
Is this our best Pinot Blanc yet? Could be. This is a tropical summer in a glass – crisp and clean, pineapple and passionfruit and Meyer lemon and pear, with river rock giving it a great minerality. We're loving this with Thai food right now, or just chilling and sipping.
92pt Gold Medal at North of the Gate Wine Competition
Gold Medal at SF Chronicle Wine Competition
PRODUCTION: 219 CASES
HARVESTED: September 30th, 2019
BOTTLED: February 6th, 2020
VARIETAL: 100% Estate Pinot Blanc
APPELLATION: 100% Mendocino
°BRIX: 23.2
pH: 3.58
TA: 0.430 g/100ml
ALCOHOL: 14.5%
2021 Chardonnay
Our renowned 'naked' Chardonnay in yet another amazing vintage – this classic wine is entirely unoaked, with no malolactic fermentation, so it is crisp and clean, without the buttery, oaky flavor you find in some other chardonnays. On the nose you’ll find tropical fruits – pineapple, honeysuckle, and guava among others. A variety of great floral notes as well. When you taste it you’ll get the zing of green apples, citrus, and a bit of pineapple. This is great with fish (especially more tropical varieties), chicken of all sorts, and zesty salads.
Best of Class at North of the Gate Wine Competition
96pt Gold at California State Fair
PRODUCTION: 290 CASES
HARVESTED: August 28th, 2020
BOTTLED: February 16th, 2021
VARIETAL: 100% Estate Chardonnay
APPELLATION: 100% Mendocino
°BRIX: 23.0
pH: 3.41
TA: 0.560 g/100ml
ALCOHOL: 13.9%
2021 Viognier
The 2020 RIVINO Estate Viognier is one of our best vintages to date – the fruit is amazing, and the nose is a picture-perfect example of the varietal. You'll get all of those incredible tropical aromas – lychee fruit, pineapple, and guava. Once it touches your tongue you'll find a nice acid balance, with lemons and a hint of grapefruit, white peaches, and Asian pears. This is a spectacular food wine, and we're a big fan of it with our own cheese platters!
2021 Amber Eve
She's back! And better than ever! This is Amber Eve, our distinctive Rosé of Sangiovese. We make a limited quantity, and she sells out pretty quickly, so make sure to grab yours if you want some. Perfect color, an incredible body, and flavors that linger far beyond what you'd expect from a Rosé. This is pink wine the way it meant to be enjoyed. You'll find summer in your glass here, with watermelon, peach, raspberries, and honeydew. Try it with grilled fish or grilled shrimp, or just enjoy sipping it by itself.
PRODUCTION: 140
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VARIETAL: 100% Estate Sangiovese
APPELLATION: 100% Mendocino
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ALCOHOL: 12.9%
2022 Amber Lux
Our new vintage of our very popular Amber Lux – and maybe our best to date. This wine cleans up at the award competitions, and we can't wait to see how our 2022 performs – but it'll almost certainly be sold out by then, so grab your bottles now!
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VARIETAL: 100% Estate Sangiovese
APPELLATION: 100% Mendocino
°BRIX: 20.5°
pH: 3.80
TA: 0.580 g/100ml
ALCOHOL: 12.5%
2021 Amber Lux
Rosé so good we had to do it twice. Our Amber Lux is the heavier-bodied cousin to Amber Eve, utilizing our Estate Syrah grapes for a multi-faceted, endlessly layered Rosé. Still a perfect pink, ideal for sipping on a hot day or enjoying with spicy foods.
96pt Best of Show at North of the Gate Wine Competition
PRODUCTION: 140
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VARIETAL: 100% Estate Sangiovese
APPELLATION: 100% Mendocino
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ALCOHOL: 12.9%
2019 Sangiovese
Our 2019 Sangiovese is a light-bodied, full-flavored Estate-grown wine, and an ideal example of the varietal. Bright cherry and plum with a touch of cranberry, crisp acidity and a bit of tobacco and spice. It's a wonderful wine for everyday sipping or food pairing – we love it with pork of all sorts.
PRODUCTION: 180
HARVESTED: September 30th, 2017
BOTTLED: July 9th, 2020
VARIETAL: 100% Estate Sangiovese
APPELLATION: 100% Mendocino
°BRIX: 25.1
pH: 3.73
TA: 0.470 g/100ml
ALCOHOL: 15.8%
2014 Sedulous
Our signature Estate blend melds merlot, cabernet franc, and viognier for a unique wine. That little touch of viognier gives an amazing tropical nose that brightens the wine up (amazing what 1% can do!). In the mouth you'll find a delightful merging of merlot and cabernet franc flavors – rich plum and blueberry, wild blackberry and bell pepper. The tannins are sturdy here, which is why we hold it for six years before releasing it – by the time you get it you'll be able to enjoy the velvety soft edges. And if you do feel like laying it down, it will continue to age in bottle for years to go. Big meats will adore this wine's structure – steak and venison are especially well-suited to its flavors.
PRODUCTION: 199
HARVESTED: September 17th, 2014
BOTTLED: December 29th, 2017
VARIETAL: 69% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc, 1% Viognier
APPELLATION: 100% Mendocino
°BRIX: 23.6
pH: 3.59
TA: 0.456 g/100ml
ALCOHOL: 14.8%
2015 Sedulous
Our signature Estate blend melds merlot, cabernet franc, and viognier for a unique wine. That little touch of viognier gives an amazing tropical nose that brightens the wine up (amazing what 1% can do!). In the mouth you'll find a delightful merging of merlot and cabernet franc flavors – rich plum and blueberry, wild blackberry and bell pepper. The tannins are sturdy here, which is why we hold it for six years before releasing it – by the time you get it you'll be able to enjoy the velvety soft edges. And if you do feel like laying it down, it will continue to age in bottle for years to go. Big meats will adore this wine's structure – steak and venison are especially well-suited to its flavors.
PRODUCTION: 199
HARVESTED: September 17th, 2014
BOTTLED: December 29th, 2017
VARIETAL: 69% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc, 1% Viognier
APPELLATION: 100% Mendocino
°BRIX: 23.6
pH: 3.59
TA: 0.456 g/100ml
ALCOHOL: 14.8%
2018 Cabernet Franc
We are loving this wine! This is an incredible full-bodied red, and we never release it before it's had enough time to mellow down. Perfect for drinking now, with a big, bold body, and a zippy little spring of acid. A great base of cacao and plum here, with brighter strawberries on the palate as well. Black pepper, some fresh garden greens, and dried oregano add to the complexity. Have this with a big juicy burger or a slab of meat for a real treat.
Silver Medal at the SF Chronicle Wine Competition
PRODUCTION: 199 CASES
HARVESTED: September 12th, 2015
BOTTLED: December 28th, 2018
VARIETAL: 100% Estate Cabernet Franc
APPELLATION: 100% Mendocino
°BRIX: 23.6
pH: 3.66
TA: 0.526 g/100ml
ALCOHOL: 14.8%
2017 Tiger Juice
Our RIVINO Estate Tiger Juice is back, now with a great new label. This is our take on a classic Côte-Rôtie combination – syrah co-fermented with a touch of viognier. The viognier helps lend stability to its cousin syrah, while also imparting some of its delightful aromatics to the somewhat more serious grape. It’s a great wine with food, especially hearty meat dishes. On the nose you get some strawberry and tropical flowers, along with a whiff of honeyed bacon. On the palate it’s big and juicy – black plums, boysenberry, a hint of tobacco, and a sturdy structure that keeps the flavors rolling. It’s a spectacular food wine, but we love it with roast meats (and anything with bacon).
PRODUCTION: 140
HARVESTED: October 4th, 2016
BOTTLED: September 16th, 2020
VARIETAL: 5% Viognier, 95% Syrah
APPELLATION: 100% Mendocino
°BRIX: 25.8°
pH: 3.94
TA: 0.451 g/100ml
ALCOHOL: 15.2%
2018 Tiger Juice
New vintage ready for release! We hold on to our Tiger Juice to let it mellow in the bottle a bit, and this one is so delicious now we just can't hold on any longer! This is our take on a classic Côte-Rôtie combination – syrah co-fermented with a touch of viognier. The viognier helps lend stability to its cousin syrah, while also imparting some of its delightful aromatics to the somewhat more serious grape. It’s a great wine with food, especially hearty meat dishes. Delightful red fruit and honey on the nose, then in the mouth a juicy drinkable wonderland – blackberries, plums, bacon, all on top of a mellowed out tannin that keeps it going strong in the mouth long after you swallow. It’s a spectacular food wine, but we love it with roast meats (and anything with bacon).
PRODUCTION: 140
HARVESTED: October 4th, 2016
BOTTLED: September 16th, 2020
VARIETAL: 5% Viognier, 95% Syrah
APPELLATION: 100% Mendocino
°BRIX: 25.8°
pH: 3.94
TA: 0.451 g/100ml
ALCOHOL: 15.2%
2018 Merlot
Our 100% Estate Merlot is back! This is fruity beauty, with loads of black cherry and blackberry, hints of eucalyptus, and a nice structured tannin body that has already mellowed down into an incredibly drinkable wine. We're thrilled to have it once again on offer!
PRODUCTION: 140
HARVESTED: October 4th, 2016
BOTTLED: September 16th, 2020
VARIETAL: 5% Viognier, 95% Syrah
APPELLATION: 100% Mendocino
°BRIX: 25.8°
pH: 3.94
TA: 0.451 g/100ml
ALCOHOL: 15.2%