Wente Vineyards

Riva Ranch Vineyard Chardonnay

8.898 ratings
9.01 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
John Howard

Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries

9.0

Actually very good! Always surprised how much I like this. Not blown out tasting.

Actually very good! Always surprised how much I like this. Not blown out tasting.

Dec 2nd, 2024
Sherwin Taghdiri

Bright and crisp fragrance of stone fruit with stronger notes of apricot.
Drinks really nicely with a fresh and crisp taste, that is a bit “steely”, with subtle buttery notes. Flavor wise, it’s very fruit forward tasting of apricot, vanilla, straw and something floral.
Was on sale at Costco for $12. Great deal for summer drinking.

Bright and crisp fragrance of stone fruit with stronger notes of apricot.
Drinks really nicely with a fresh and crisp taste, that is a bit “steely”, with subtle buttery notes. Flavor wise, it’s very fruit forward tasting of apricot, vanilla, straw and something floral.
Was on sale at Costco for $12. Great deal for summer drinking.

3 people found it helpfulMar 7th, 2020
Kevin Berkowitz

Nice balanced Chardonnay hints of apple & cream & subtle oak. Great value too.

Nice balanced Chardonnay hints of apple & cream & subtle oak. Great value too.

2 people found it helpfulFeb 26th, 2020
Jason Arican

N was a big fan

N was a big fan

1 person found it helpfulApr 4th, 2020
Bradley

Sight: light yellow
Smell: pineapple, vanilla
Taste: smooth, creamy, slightly buttery
Acidity: nah

Sight: light yellow
Smell: pineapple, vanilla
Taste: smooth, creamy, slightly buttery
Acidity: nah

Feb 7th, 2025
Abbas Zand

Exotic fruit nose. Very rich with flavors of apricot, peach, and tropical fruit. Buttery and oaky. Long rich finish.
Not a typical Chardonnay.
Very nice.
$18

Exotic fruit nose. Very rich with flavors of apricot, peach, and tropical fruit. Buttery and oaky. Long rich finish.
Not a typical Chardonnay.
Very nice.
$18

Jan 16th, 2025
T.h. Lee

TTI

TTI

Oct 19th, 2024
Kyle Katterjohn

Good. eSH

Good. eSH

Jul 27th, 2024
Kyle Katterjohn

Holly & Craig

Holly & Craig

May 8th, 2024
Antonella Criscola

California style Chardonnay malolactic fermented white wine
Smell: apple and some vanilla notes
Taste: a very light flavor of stone fruit peach and green apple. It is medium sweet with very low acidity and medium tannins.
Appearance: very clear liquid with a pale golden, low intense, color. Medium bodied wine.
Conclusions: very good white wine!

California style Chardonnay malolactic fermented white wine
Smell: apple and some vanilla notes
Taste: a very light flavor of stone fruit peach and green apple. It is medium sweet with very low acidity and medium tannins.
Appearance: very clear liquid with a pale golden, low intense, color. Medium bodied wine.
Conclusions: very good white wine!

Feb 15th, 2024