River Road Vineyards

Sonoma County Chardonnay

8.784 ratings
8.71 pro ratings
Sonoma County, California, USA
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
Byron C Mayes

Star bright straw gold. Shy nose of yellow apple and spice. Full bodied palate echoes the nose with added oak and medium plus acidity. Very well balanced with fruit and oak and acidity all present and playing their roles without overwhelming the others. Priced like a sipper; drinks like a table wine. Enjoy with most classic white wine foods (fish, poultry, pork, etc.).

Star bright straw gold. Shy nose of yellow apple and spice. Full bodied palate echoes the nose with added oak and medium plus acidity. Very well balanced with fruit and oak and acidity all present and playing their roles without overwhelming the others. Priced like a sipper; drinks like a table wine. Enjoy with most classic white wine foods (fish, poultry, pork, etc.).

Jan 14th, 2019
jodi tauer

Love this... On the sweet side, though

Love this... On the sweet side, though

1 person found it helpfulApr 14th, 2018
Toney Barber

A nice, full bodied oaky wine with notes of pear and vanilla. Sonoma County, California River Road Family Vineyards. Winemaker Ed Morris. I enjoyed sipping this wine with family, sitting on the deck. I can imagine this wine paired with a clam and butter sauce over pasta. Really nice wine.

A nice, full bodied oaky wine with notes of pear and vanilla. Sonoma County, California River Road Family Vineyards. Winemaker Ed Morris. I enjoyed sipping this wine with family, sitting on the deck. I can imagine this wine paired with a clam and butter sauce over pasta. Really nice wine.

Sep 24th, 2022
Melissa Mesko

Not a bad chard. Not a lot of oak slight butterscotch, little floral

Not a bad chard. Not a lot of oak slight butterscotch, little floral

May 13th, 2021
Jeffrey Woo

Honey-hued. Aromas and flavors of baking spice, grapefruit, mango, melon, minerals, passionfruit, pear, and tangerine. Medium body and medium-high acidity. Flavorful on the palate and a crisp, elegant finish with a slight hint of vanilla and lemon zest. Excellent example of a lightly oaked California chardonnay.

Honey-hued. Aromas and flavors of baking spice, grapefruit, mango, melon, minerals, passionfruit, pear, and tangerine. Medium body and medium-high acidity. Flavorful on the palate and a crisp, elegant finish with a slight hint of vanilla and lemon zest. Excellent example of a lightly oaked California chardonnay.

Dec 5th, 2019
Matt Scoggins

Balanced.

Balanced.

May 1st, 2019
Colin Cahoon

Oak overwhelms most of the flavor with some tart fruit poking through. Light acid in the finish.

Oak overwhelms most of the flavor with some tart fruit poking through. Light acid in the finish.

Jan 22nd, 2019
Kristin Stein

Smooth chard, not very crisp

Smooth chard, not very crisp

Nov 23rd, 2017
SparrowApril

Picked this up at total wine they offered a tasting. It was very good with Hatch Chile chicken tacos.

Also good with steak feta & spinach

Picked this up at total wine they offered a tasting. It was very good with Hatch Chile chicken tacos.

Also good with steak feta & spinach

Aug 16th, 2017
Frank Kuo

Nice color of bubbly gold. Nose of vivid flowering note, quality green apple, honey, and hint of spice. Nose is simple with big elements. Taste of similar notes like nose. Once again nice sweet honey and flowering note that is perfect for the hot summer, green apple, zesty citrus and citrus peel, the spice and hotness is hidden well and comes very late. Aftertaste is medium long with nice citrus flavor on the tongue. She is definitely a good one to go day after day in summer.

Nice color of bubbly gold. Nose of vivid flowering note, quality green apple, honey, and hint of spice. Nose is simple with big elements. Taste of similar notes like nose. Once again nice sweet honey and flowering note that is perfect for the hot summer, green apple, zesty citrus and citrus peel, the spice and hotness is hidden well and comes very late. Aftertaste is medium long with nice citrus flavor on the tongue. She is definitely a good one to go day after day in summer.

Aug 7th, 2017