Thomas Rivers Brown is a highly skilled and sought-after winemaker, known for his exceptional talent in producing top-quality wines. In addition to his own Pinot Noir project, Rivers-Marie, Thomas also consults for several prestigious wineries, including Outpost, Maybach, Schrader, and Two Hands. Each of these wineries offers a unique and distinct range of wines, benefiting from Thomas's expertise and craftsmanship.
At Outpost, Thomas works closely with the vineyard team to produce outstanding Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel wines. Outpost is renowned for its mountain-grown grapes, resulting in intense and concentrated flavors in their wines. With Thomas's guidance, the wines from Outpost exhibit a perfect balance of richness, complexity, and elegance.
Maybach, another winery Thomas collaborates with, specializes in crafting luxurious and opulent Cabernet Sauvignon wines. These wines are known for their deep, dark fruit flavors, velvety texture, and seamless integration of oak. Thomas brings his expertise in blending and aging to create wines that showcase the unique terroir of the vineyards and deliver an unforgettable drinking experience.
Schrader is a winery that focuses exclusively on producing world-class Cabernet Sauvignon from prestigious vineyards in Napa Valley. Thomas's involvement with Schrader has resulted in the creation of highly acclaimed wines that consistently receive exceptional ratings from critics. These wines exemplify the best of Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, with their intense fruit, structured tannins, and remarkable aging potential.
Two Hands, an Australian winery, benefits from Thomas's expertise in crafting their wines. Two Hands is known for its Shiraz and Grenache varietals, which showcase the unique characteristics of the Barossa Valley and McLaren Vale regions. Thomas's influence ensures that these wines exemplify the best of Australian winemaking, with their bold fruit flavors, complexity, and balance.
In addition to his consulting projects, Thomas also produces his own wines under the label Rivers-Marie. His focus here is on Pinot Noir, and his wines have gained a loyal following for their elegance, purity, and expression of the diverse terroirs of Sonoma Coast and Anderson Valley. Thomas's hands-on approach and attention to detail can be tasted in every bottle of Rivers-Marie.
As a sommelier and brewer, I have had the pleasure of tasting and experiencing Thomas Rivers Brown's wines firsthand. The consistency in quality and the distinctiveness of each wine he is involved with is truly remarkable. Whether it's the bold and powerful Cabernet Sauvignon from Outpost or the refined and nuanced Pinot Noir from Rivers-Marie, Thomas's wines consistently showcase his talent and passion for winemaking. It is no wonder that his wines are highly sought after by wine enthusiasts and collectors alike.