Arroyo Seco, Central Coast

Muir Wood

Arroyo Seco Chardonnay 2023

Muirwood – Chardonnay 2023
Arroyo Seco, Monterey – Central Coast, California 🇺🇸

Overview
Made from 100% Chardonnay, sourced from certified sustainable vineyards in Arroyo Seco, Monterey. This sub-region of the Central Coast is known for its cool winds and gravelly soils, providing ideal conditions for crisp, balanced Chardonnay.

Aromas & Flavors
Fresh tropical fruit (pineapple, mango, melon) with notes of citrus zest and green apple. Subtle floral lift, with just a faint hint of oak spice in the background.

Mouthfeel
Medium-bodied, crisp, and fruit-driven. No heavy butter or overpowering oak — instead, clean acidity and bright fruit define the palate. Smooth and refreshing finish.

Food Pairings
Great with grilled shrimp, sushi rolls, roast chicken, or summer salads. Perfect as an aperitif or paired with lighter fare.

Verdict
A balanced, refreshing Central Coast Chardonnay — tropical and crisp, sustainable, and delightfully easy to drink. Not a “buttery bomb,” but a modern, clean style that shines with food. 🌿🍍cheers!

Did You Know?
Arroyo Seco (meaning “dry creek”) is one of California’s coolest AVAs, where maritime breezes from Monterey Bay help Chardonnay ripen slowly, preserving acidity and freshness.
— 3 days ago

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Ted
8.9

My neighbor who is a Scotch guy brought this out. He wasn’t so keen on it. I liked it. Cranberry with a splash of smokiness. — 4 months ago

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Saucelito Canyon

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A very nice & light zinfandel from the Central Coast. — 8 months ago

J. Lohr

Riverstone Arroyo Seco Chardonnay 2023

i am not into chardonnay…but i like this one….
smoky/oaky-citrusy/tangy…. light feeling :) nice balanced…
— a month ago

Talley Vineyards

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Quite solid. Medium bodied Pinot — 3 months ago

J. Lohr

October Night Arroyo Seco Chardonnay 2020

v20. Consistently very good!! Fragrant toasty, butterscotch nose. Buttery tropical fruit with a hint of lime zest. Creamy , long , soft oak finish. Hard to beat. — 4 months ago

Laetitia Vineyard & Winery

Les Galets Arroyo Grande Valley Pinot Noir 1929

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Debbie Kim
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Talley Vineyards

Rosemary's Vineyard Chardonnay 2022

This is a delicious Chardonnay from California.

Deep golden in color.

Fruity on the nose and medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with nice complexity and a soft mouthfeel.

Showing lemons, apples, limes, grapefruits, spices, light oak and minerals.

Long finish with limes.

This Single Vineyard Chardonnay is still young and will continue to age nicely in the next 5 to 7 years.

Aged on its lees in French Oak barrels for 14 months.

13.5% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$75.
— a month ago

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Wente Vineyards

The Nth Degree Arroyo Seco Pinot Noir 2019

2019. At the Wente Havana Nights dinner — 4 months ago

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Wente Vineyards

Riva Ranch Vineyard Chardonnay 2022

Sight: light yellow
Smell: pineapple, vanilla
Taste: smooth, creamy, slightly buttery
Acidity: nah
— 8 months ago