River Road Vineyards

Reserve Russian River Valley Chardonnay

8.815 ratings

8.61 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

8.6

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

9.3

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

8.9

Hint of vanilla and bright fresh pear flavors (back label)

Hint of vanilla and bright fresh pear flavors (back label)

Mar 2nd, 2019

8.0

Very fruity and fresh🎶 no real butter, would have again.

Very fruity and fresh🎶 no real butter, would have again.

Oct 7th, 2018

8.5

Decent. But I never said "Wow."

Decent. But I never said "Wow."

Jul 4th, 2018

9.5

Great Chardonnay foe the price point. Nice balance of oak and fruit notes.

Great Chardonnay foe the price point. Nice balance of oak and fruit notes.

May 12th, 2018

9.0

A Chardonnay that's a little more fruit forward and a little less oakey than most. A good buy at $15.

A Chardonnay that's a little more fruit forward and a little less oakey than most. A good buy at $15.

Dec 8th, 2017

8.8

Thanksgiving. Buttery, good. Total Wine.

Thanksgiving. Buttery, good. Total Wine.

Nov 27th, 2017

9.0

Good price, very easy drinking

Good price, very easy drinking

Aug 24th, 2017

9.2

😃😃. Total wine find/recommendation.

😃😃. Total wine find/recommendation.

Jun 25th, 2017