River Road Vineyards

Reserve Russian River Valley Chardonnay

8.8121 ratings
8.82 pro ratings
Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
Chardonnay
Lamb, Goose, Potato, Baking Spices, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Turkey, Beef, Pasta, Salami & Prosciutto, Tomato-Based, Soft Cheese, Chicken, Veal, White Rice, Herbs, Mushrooms, Pungent Cheese, Pork, Game, Exotic Spices, Chili & Hot Spicy, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Byron C Mayes

Bright straw gold. Shy nose of quince and vanilla oak. Full-bodied, and extremely subtle palate of quince, nutmeg, and a hint of white pepper on the medium finish. Medium acidity. A wine to accompany a meal, preferably featuring an aromatic dish as this will compliment with subtly hinted flavors. I’m enjoying mine with the spicy version Jay’s “Just Chicken”™ with sweet kale and broccoli noodles.

Bright straw gold. Shy nose of quince and vanilla oak. Full-bodied, and extremely subtle palate of quince, nutmeg, and a hint of white pepper on the medium finish. Medium acidity. A wine to accompany a meal, preferably featuring an aromatic dish as this will compliment with subtly hinted flavors. I’m enjoying mine with the spicy version Jay’s “Just Chicken”™ with sweet kale and broccoli noodles.

Jun 1st, 2018
Dennis Kellison

Medium oak, buttery...earthy, very good Chardonnay . Seems to have a lingering honey finish, maybe wildflower.

Medium oak, buttery...earthy, very good Chardonnay . Seems to have a lingering honey finish, maybe wildflower.

2 people found it helpfulSep 15th, 2019
Ashwin Muthiah

Lighter bodied than your typical Chard. Some nice acid and freshness. Neutral oak flavors. Deliciously balanced.

Lighter bodied than your typical Chard. Some nice acid and freshness. Neutral oak flavors. Deliciously balanced.

1 person found it helpfulOct 20th, 2017
Nicholas Janson

Good looking golden straw color, nose of nice oaky apple with some pineapple as well. Medium bodied pallet with slight creaminess of pear and apple with an awesome buttery finish!

Good looking golden straw color, nose of nice oaky apple with some pineapple as well. Medium bodied pallet with slight creaminess of pear and apple with an awesome buttery finish!

1 person found it helpfulJun 6th, 2016
dmoore61

My kind of Chardonnay. Not inundated with buttery flavors and such. A well balanced blend. The label discussed peach and almond notes. I have a hard time pulling these from the aroma and taste but a great drink nonetheless.

My kind of Chardonnay. Not inundated with buttery flavors and such. A well balanced blend. The label discussed peach and almond notes. I have a hard time pulling these from the aroma and taste but a great drink nonetheless.

1 person found it helpfulApr 29th, 2016
"Odedi"

Pale yellow in color.

Light intensity on the nose with lemons and oak.

On the palate, oak, vanilla, lemon and butter.

Full-bodied.

Short finish with mostly secondary flavors from maturation.

Didn't like this reserve, that much. Better than their unoaked Chardonnay, though. Definitely not for $16.

Pale yellow in color.

Light intensity on the nose with lemons and oak.

On the palate, oak, vanilla, lemon and butter.

Full-bodied.

Short finish with mostly secondary flavors from maturation.

Didn't like this reserve, that much. Better than their unoaked Chardonnay, though. Definitely not for $16.

Aug 11th, 2015
Annika Torp

Pretty mild but good

Pretty mild but good

Jul 11th, 2021
Bryan Martin

Light, easy drinking and delicious

Light, easy drinking and delicious

Apr 7th, 2021
Debra McCool

Really good

Really good

Sep 30th, 2020
Lisa Wohlschlaeger

Yum! Buttery

Yum! Buttery

Jul 15th, 2020