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Rivino 2009 Estate, Schrader Ranch Chardonnay (Mendocino)
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- $22
A non-oaked, non-ML Chardonnay from a new producer in inland Mendocino, the wine has lots of green apple, custard and key lime, is easy-drinking and straightforward with clearly no oak influence and a noticeable finish. Definitely clean and crisp.
— V.B.
(9/1/2011)
Rivino 2009 Estate, Schrader Ranch Viognier (Mendocino)
- $24
A very pretty Viognier from a small estate producer in Mendocino, this wine is 100% Viognier with no oak and no malolactic fermentation employed. Medium to almost full-bodied, it has impressive texture, plush flavors of honeydew and honey and a slightly sweet finish.
— V.B.
(11/1/2011)
Rivino 2008 Viognier (Mendocino)
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- $24
There’s no oak on this Viognier, so the fruit stands out, and what fruit it is. Superripe in pineapples, honey, mangoes, guavas and Asian pears, with crisp, citrusy acidity that makes it vibrant and clean, if a little direct. Drink now.
— S.H.
(2/1/2010)
Rivino 2007 Sangiovese (Mendocino)
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- $25
Shows the rugged, rustic nature of most California Sangioveses, but with additional notes of interest to raise the score a few points. Dry and crisply acidic, but light and elegant in body, it shows flavors of cherries, tobacco, sandalwood, black pepper and Asian spices. Drink now.
— S.H.
(2/1/2010)
Rivino 2006 Cabernet Franc (Mendocino)
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- $25
Good and brisk, if a bit one-dimensional, a tannic, crisply dry wine with flavors of cherries, herb tea, red currants, smoky sandalwood and spices. The astringency is not likely to soften with age.
— S.H.
(2/1/2010)
Rivino 2008 Chardonnay (Mendocino)
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- $22
Tasty and rich, this unoaked Chardonnay is very ripe and crisp, with vanilla and honey touches to the candied lemondrop, pineapple and honeysuckle flavors. Drink now.
— S.H.
(2/1/2010)
Rivino 2006 Sedulous Red (Mendocino)
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- $28
Honey-sweet and simple, with crisp, jammy flavors of berries, cherries and cocoa. It’s a Bordeaux blend with a splash of Viognier.
— S.H.
(2/1/2010)
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