Riverbench Vineyard & Winery

Chapel View Santa Maria Valley Chardonnay

9.013 ratings

8.91 pro ratings

Santa Maria Valley, Central Coast, 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

9.0

Gia had this 10 years ago

Gia had this 10 years ago

1 person found it helpfulJul 3rd, 2015

Matthew Davison

9.1

I usually consider myself a Chardonnay skeptic, but on a recent trip to Santa Barbara I stumbled upon this little gem. ...Some oak, but not too much oak, with plenty of fruit & acidity to give the wine a great balance. Great with food, but approachable enough to be a great sipping wine.

I usually consider myself a Chardonnay skeptic, but on a recent trip to Santa Barbara I stumbled upon this little gem. ...Some oak, but not too much oak, with plenty of fruit & acidity to give the wine a great balance. Great with food, but approachable enough to be a great sipping wine.

1 person found it helpfulJun 28th, 2015

Kathy Schmedding

9.2

Great Chardonnay! Delicious with shrimp scampi. Great find by Schmed in Santa Barbara!

Great Chardonnay! Delicious with shrimp scampi. Great find by Schmed in Santa Barbara!

Feb 23rd, 2017

8.6

Buttery (obvi). Oaky. (Again, obvi) lime. Kiwi.

Buttery (obvi). Oaky. (Again, obvi) lime. Kiwi.

Jul 5th, 2015

Marshall Parrish

8.9

Marshall had this 9 years ago

Marshall had this 9 years ago

Jun 18th, 2016

9.0

Stephen had this 7 years ago

Stephen had this 7 years ago

Oct 20th, 2017

8.9

Gifford had this 8 years ago

Gifford had this 8 years ago

Dec 22nd, 2016

9.3

Rachel had this 9 years ago

Rachel had this 9 years ago

Jan 5th, 2016

9.0

Joseph had this 9 years ago

Joseph had this 9 years ago

Dec 30th, 2015

8.9

Bob had this 10 years ago

Bob had this 10 years ago

Jun 28th, 2015