Trione Vineyards & Winery

River Road Ranch Chardonnay

8.756 ratings
8.516 pro ratings
Russian River Valley, 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
Sipping Fine Wine

Medium lemon color with aromas of ripe fruits, citrus, vanilla and nutty scents, aged for 12 months on French oak. On the palate complex flavors of apple, peach, pineapple and lemon citrus, well balanced with acidity on a nice mouthfeel. Long finish ending with oak, vanilla, biscuit, mineral and citrus notes, will continue to age. A nice Chardonnay.

Medium lemon color with aromas of ripe fruits, citrus, vanilla and nutty scents, aged for 12 months on French oak. On the palate complex flavors of apple, peach, pineapple and lemon citrus, well balanced with acidity on a nice mouthfeel. Long finish ending with oak, vanilla, biscuit, mineral and citrus notes, will continue to age. A nice Chardonnay.

May 21st, 2025
Matt Sterr

Pure and focused. Great mouthfeel. Great balance. Silky. 30+ Year Old Wente clone Chardonnay. Barrel fermented in French Oak (3 years air dried). Medium, medium plus toast. 100% Malo. 1200 cases made.

Pure and focused. Great mouthfeel. Great balance. Silky. 30+ Year Old Wente clone Chardonnay. Barrel fermented in French Oak (3 years air dried). Medium, medium plus toast. 100% Malo. 1200 cases made.

Mar 16th, 2022
Kyle Groombridge

Not my style of chard. Feels manipulated. Smells like toasty oak and caramelized apples. Finish is a bit hot. Not a fan - the SB is way better.

Not my style of chard. Feels manipulated. Smells like toasty oak and caramelized apples. Finish is a bit hot. Not a fan - the SB is way better.

Jul 5th, 2018
Henrik Poulsen

14.5% alc.
Fermented in 40% new and 60% 1-2 year old French oak barrels.
835 cases produced.

14.5% alc.
Fermented in 40% new and 60% 1-2 year old French oak barrels.
835 cases produced.

1 person found it helpfulFeb 5th, 2016
David Kline

Pineapple-butterscotch, dried lemon, buttered biscuit, pumpernickel toast, chanterelle, lily-of-the-valley parfum. Rich, full mouthfeel with lemongrass, toasted baguette, butterscotch pudding drizzle, lemon oil, cinnamon and a hint of olive brine on an extended wrap! I know I am making it sound fruit-bomb, but it is elaborate without lacking finesse, and hasn't be one the drawn butter soup of others in this price range. #chardonnaystudygroup #chardonnayday #russianriver #sonomawine #singlevineyard #Trione #rrv #chardattack #cawine

Pineapple-butterscotch, dried lemon, buttered biscuit, pumpernickel toast, chanterelle, lily-of-the-valley parfum. Rich, full mouthfeel with lemongrass, toasted baguette, butterscotch pudding drizzle, lemon oil, cinnamon and a hint of olive brine on an extended wrap! I know I am making it sound fruit-bomb, but it is elaborate without lacking finesse, and hasn't be one the drawn butter soup of others in this price range. #chardonnaystudygroup #chardonnayday #russianriver #sonomawine #singlevineyard #Trione #rrv #chardattack #cawine

Apr 28th, 2017
Matt Schwartz

Average Chardonnay

Average Chardonnay

Jan 4th, 2015
Michael Rayome

Pretty solid but not spectacular. Would buy again depending on the price!

Pretty solid but not spectacular. Would buy again depending on the price!

Jun 8th, 2023
Neal Ferry

We loved it

We loved it

May 7th, 2021
TwiLea Fletcher

Damn.... this is good

Damn.... this is good

Mar 30th, 2021
Lisa Reynolds

Oak bomb, not to my liking

Oak bomb, not to my liking

Feb 20th, 2020