94 Points Wine Spectator
Offering a zesty punch, this is nicely done, with red and black cherry paste flavors backed by a briar hint. The mouthwatering finish pulls in singed apple wood and savory notes that further fuel the fruit. Drink now through 2033.
 
93 Points Vinous
The 2022 Pinot Noir Joy Road is silky, perfumed and nicely lifted, with lovely aromatic presence and fine balance. The Joy Road is one of the more understated, mid-weight Pinots in the range. Its overall harmony is simply exquisite. Crushed flowers, orange peel and white pepper grace the high-toned finish. The 2022 marks a big improvement from the 2021, which is especially notable considering how tough the growing season was. 
 
Winemaker Notes
Thomas Rivers Brown and Genevieve Marie Welsh started Rivers Marie in 2002 making single variety wines made to reflect the vineyard & vintage from which they came. Focusing on Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Cabernet, the wines are normally sold through the mailing list only but we called in a favor with Thomas for just a few cases.