Arista Winery

Russian River Valley Chardonnay

9.160 ratings
9.112 pro ratings
Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
Chardonnay
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The 2019 Chardonnay (Russian River Valley) is a very pretty and complex appellation-level wine. Apricot, chamomile, dried flowers, mint, hazelnut and honey are nicely pushed forward. This deceptively mid-weight Chardonnay packs a pretty good punch. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, June 2022)

The 2019 Chardonnay (Russian River Valley) is a very pretty and complex appellation-level wine. Apricot, chamomile, dried flowers, mint, hazelnut and honey are nicely pushed forward. This deceptively mid-weight Chardonnay packs a pretty good punch. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, June 2022)

Jun 17th, 2022
Matt Sterr

A nice round boi.

A nice round boi.

Nov 23rd, 2020
Patrick Derdeyn

A very nice expression of Russian River chard. The fruit is the star, but supported by mild acidity and a nice oak signature that carries into the long finish.

A very nice expression of Russian River chard. The fruit is the star, but supported by mild acidity and a nice oak signature that carries into the long finish.

Mar 30th, 2019
Patrick Derdeyn

The Russian River fruit shines. The french oak comes through on the nose and continues through. Its obvious, but not heavy handed. The long fresh fruit finish is rounded out by a little creaminess. Tasty stuff.

The Russian River fruit shines. The french oak comes through on the nose and continues through. Its obvious, but not heavy handed. The long fresh fruit finish is rounded out by a little creaminess. Tasty stuff.

Jun 18th, 2018
Carl Fischer

First time trying this - for me it exhibited more Viognier attributes at first - florals and a slight sweetness - but citrus and nutty notes followed. Rich and slightly viscous - stronger aromatics and a decent finish developed with time in glass. I’d like to revisit this in a year or two.

First time trying this - for me it exhibited more Viognier attributes at first - florals and a slight sweetness - but citrus and nutty notes followed. Rich and slightly viscous - stronger aromatics and a decent finish developed with time in glass. I’d like to revisit this in a year or two.

Apr 15th, 2018
Shawn R

Love the nose-hint of lime blossom and a nutty character. Fruit and acid play well together. Lacks the finish I look for in a Chardonnay.

Love the nose-hint of lime blossom and a nutty character. Fruit and acid play well together. Lacks the finish I look for in a Chardonnay.

Mar 21st, 2018
Shawn R

Classic!

Classic!

May 6th, 2017
Rebecca Fletcher

Apple, pear, lemon rind, and minerality. Hint of butter. M acid and body. Yellow apples and creamy on the palate. Light and elegant.

Apple, pear, lemon rind, and minerality. Hint of butter. M acid and body. Yellow apples and creamy on the palate. Light and elegant.

Aug 2nd, 2016
Tobin Trevarthen

Light and mineral.

Light and mineral.

Jul 20th, 2015
Tobin Trevarthen

A nice lite butter, butterscotch.

A nice lite butter, butterscotch.

May 26th, 2015