Wente Vineyards

Riva Ranch Heritage Block Chardonnay

8.8136 ratings
8.714 pro ratings
Arroyo Seco, 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
Austin Baird

Great Chardonnay! Had a tropical feel, something I have never tasted before. Hints of pineapple and plenty of citrus! Yum!

Great Chardonnay! Had a tropical feel, something I have never tasted before. Hints of pineapple and plenty of citrus! Yum!

2 people found it helpfulApr 17th, 2014
Kent Thayer

Kent had this 11 years ago

Kent had this 11 years ago

1 person found it helpfulJun 25th, 2014
Karen Henry

My kind of Chardonnay: creamy mouthfeel but with crisp minerality. Ripe fruit gives complex flavour without sweetness. Balanced acidity, slight oak on finish. Great value. And available in Trader Joe's! :)

My kind of Chardonnay: creamy mouthfeel but with crisp minerality. Ripe fruit gives complex flavour without sweetness. Balanced acidity, slight oak on finish. Great value. And available in Trader Joe's! :)

1 person found it helpfulFeb 17th, 2014
Denis Roudenko

15.5/20 (87/100)

15.5/20 (87/100)

Feb 7th, 2015
Clayton Bahr

Blind wine #1, the only one I got right today.

Blind wine #1, the only one I got right today.

Jul 9th, 2014
Matthew Horbund

The $22 @wente Riva Ranch chard - sweet pear w vanilla caramel, sweet honey, white floral #ChardDay #wentechard

The $22 @wente Riva Ranch chard - sweet pear w vanilla caramel, sweet honey, white floral #ChardDay #wentechard

May 23rd, 2014
Sassodoro

Flavors of lime, lychee, & a salty/chalky minerality!

Flavors of lime, lychee, & a salty/chalky minerality!

Apr 24th, 2014
Brad Hemmer

Nice Chardonnay, especially for price. Light buttery oaky flavor.

Nice Chardonnay, especially for price. Light buttery oaky flavor.

Nov 12th, 2013
Mason Balistreri

Sommelier, International Wine Guild; Balistreri Vineyard; Sales, Joy Wine and Spirits

8.7

Oaked. Butter scotch, butter, ripe, baked apple

Oaked. Butter scotch, butter, ripe, baked apple

Oct 29th, 2013
Max Gottesfeld

Well balanced.

Well balanced.

Oct 18th, 2013