Wente Vineyards

Riva Ranch Vineyard Chardonnay

8.891 ratings
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Arroyo Seco, Central Coast, California, USA
Chardonnay
Top Notes For
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.

2 people found it helpfulMar 7th, 2020
Jason Arican

N was a big fan

N was a big fan

1 person found it helpfulApr 4th, 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.

1 person found it helpfulFeb 26th, 2020
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
Pete Agoglia

Notes of Apple, citrus undertones that taste like orange more in the aftertaste. Very easy to drink and slightly sweet.

Notes of Apple, citrus undertones that taste like orange more in the aftertaste. Very easy to drink and slightly sweet.

Feb 8th, 2024
David

I’m getting hints of green apple, and a little bit of citrus as there is a small bite towards the finish. I don’t particularly notice the oakyness but I really like how dry this wine tastes and would definitely buy for myself.

I’m getting hints of green apple, and a little bit of citrus as there is a small bite towards the finish. I don’t particularly notice the oakyness but I really like how dry this wine tastes and would definitely buy for myself.

Feb 8th, 2024
Emma Dominguez

Golden yellow color, very bitter, honestly tastes cheap 😭

Golden yellow color, very bitter, honestly tastes cheap 😭

Feb 8th, 2024
lia mussie

golden, smells of apricot
you can tell she was oaked!!!! smooth, notes of stone fruit
honestly not terrible - a bit acidic, tart for my taste
moderate fan

golden, smells of apricot
you can tell she was oaked!!!! smooth, notes of stone fruit
honestly not terrible - a bit acidic, tart for my taste
moderate fan

Feb 8th, 2024
Kiera

Buttery notes
Light flavorings
Citrus on nose

Buttery notes
Light flavorings
Citrus on nose

Feb 8th, 2024
Micayla Shafran

Sweet white Chardonnay, soft notes of orange peel or other citrus. Sweet aroma, a buttery finish.

Sweet white Chardonnay, soft notes of orange peel or other citrus. Sweet aroma, a buttery finish.

Feb 8th, 2024