Riverain 2024 Generations Pinot Noir Silver Eagle Vineyard, Sonoma Coast

A fantastic new boutique Pinot Noir made by famed winemaker Thomas Rivers Brown's label Riverain. Limited.

94 Points Jeb Dunnuck: "The Riverain 2024 Pinot Noir Silver Eagle Vineyard Generations is a reflective ruby/red color and is initially shy before blossoming in the glass with aromas of blood orange, pomegranate, sweet clove, and allspice. Supple and medium-bodied, it has refreshing acidity, refined tannins, and finessed length, with savory spice wrapping around the finish beautifully. Drink 2027-2040." 

The Riverain Silver Eagle “Generations" Pinot Noir is a true testament to Thomas Brown's non-interventionist style that allows the vintage to shine through first and foremost. The mild and even weather, along with the cool Occidental site, allowed for extended hang time. Picked at a moderate 23.4 Brix on September 19, the vineyard is meticulously farmed and all of the fruit arrived in perfect condition. Fermentation with 30% whole cluster made for a beautifully perfumed, aromatic Pinot Noir.

Offering scents of Christmas spice, cherry, cranberry and some forest floor, the wine’s balance really shines through to a long detailed finish. More Burgundian than the 2018, this has the ethereal quality we love in Pinot Noir. We are thrilled to be working with the Valdez Family and this historic site for many “Generations” to come. 98 cases made.

With the help of friends, and with his winemaker being Thomas Brown (Pulido-Walker, Maybach, Outpost, and Schrader), the Riverain wines are fantastic.