Wente Vineyards
Riva Ranch Single Vineyard Chardonnay
Arroyo Seco, Central Coast, California, USALovely color, 4 years and the acid is falling a bit. I bet this would have been awesome a year ago.
Lovely color, 4 years and the acid is falling a bit. I bet this would have been awesome a year ago.
Mar 12th, 2019
Standard buttery, vanilla style chard. Drinks ok. Nothing to write home about. Good for cooking
Standard buttery, vanilla style chard. Drinks ok. Nothing to write home about. Good for cooking
Dec 10th, 2018Hints of butter and vanilla, crisp and oaky but not overwhelming and holds its own against more expensive wines
Hints of butter and vanilla, crisp and oaky but not overwhelming and holds its own against more expensive wines
2 people found it helpfulDec 23rd, 2015
A rustic clove on the nose on first opening. Mellow Lemon rind & apple flavors. Finishes with a burst of lemon.13/5% alcohol 97% Chardonnay 3% Gewürztraminer retails $22 (sample)
A rustic clove on the nose on first opening. Mellow Lemon rind & apple flavors. Finishes with a burst of lemon.13/5% alcohol 97% Chardonnay 3% Gewürztraminer retails $22 (sample)
1 person found it helpfulMay 21st, 2015Michael Wangbickler CWE DipWSET
President Drink Local Wine Inc, Educator Discover Wine & Spirits Academy
This is the style of California Chardonnay that has made it so popular. Great balance of fruit and oak. #client
This is the style of California Chardonnay that has made it so popular. Great balance of fruit and oak. #client
1 person found it helpfulAug 27th, 2014
Cali Chardonnay: really a style I can't warm up to.
Cali Chardonnay: really a style I can't warm up to.
Feb 5th, 2017Arroyo Seco AVA in Monterey County.Bright yellow. Nose of tropical fruit with even a hint of lychee (apparently there is 2% of gewurztraminer in the blend). Ripe, round and simple, on the sweetish side, but good acidity and well-integrated oak.
Arroyo Seco AVA in Monterey County.Bright yellow. Nose of tropical fruit with even a hint of lychee (apparently there is 2% of gewurztraminer in the blend). Ripe, round and simple, on the sweetish side, but good acidity and well-integrated oak.
Oct 25th, 2016
I don't always drink Chardonnay but when I do I want to taste the oak and butter. This one has it. Very nice! 😊
I don't always drink Chardonnay but when I do I want to taste the oak and butter. This one has it. Very nice! 😊
Oct 5th, 2016


