Wente Vineyards

Riva Ranch Vineyard Chardonnay

8.898 ratings
9.01 pro ratings
Arroyo Seco, Central Coast, California, USA
Chardonnay
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
Brad Merschman

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