River Road Vineyards

Reserve Russian River Valley Chardonnay

8.815 ratings
8.61 pro ratings
Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
Chardonnay
Lamb, Goose, Potato, Baking Spices, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Turkey, Beef, Pasta, Salami & Prosciutto, Tomato-Based, Soft Cheese, Chicken, Veal, White Rice, Herbs, Mushrooms, Pungent Cheese, Pork, Game, Exotic Spices, Chili & Hot Spicy, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Byron C Mayes

Bright straw gold. Shy nose of quince and vanilla oak. Full-bodied, and extremely subtle palate of quince, nutmeg, and a hint of white pepper on the medium finish. Medium acidity. A wine to accompany a meal, preferably featuring an aromatic dish as this will compliment with subtly hinted flavors. I’m enjoying mine with the spicy version Jay’s “Just Chicken”™ with sweet kale and broccoli noodles.

Bright straw gold. Shy nose of quince and vanilla oak. Full-bodied, and extremely subtle palate of quince, nutmeg, and a hint of white pepper on the medium finish. Medium acidity. A wine to accompany a meal, preferably featuring an aromatic dish as this will compliment with subtly hinted flavors. I’m enjoying mine with the spicy version Jay’s “Just Chicken”™ with sweet kale and broccoli noodles.

Jun 1st, 2018
Ashwin Muthiah

Lighter bodied than your typical Chard. Some nice acid and freshness. Neutral oak flavors. Deliciously balanced.

Lighter bodied than your typical Chard. Some nice acid and freshness. Neutral oak flavors. Deliciously balanced.

1 person found it helpfulOct 20th, 2017
Steph Anie

Hint of vanilla and bright fresh pear flavors (back label)

Hint of vanilla and bright fresh pear flavors (back label)

Mar 2nd, 2019
Pat Carroll

Very fruity and fresh🎶 no real butter, would have again.

Very fruity and fresh🎶 no real butter, would have again.

Oct 7th, 2018
Michelle Tracy

Decent. But I never said "Wow."

Decent. But I never said "Wow."

Jul 4th, 2018
Darla Sipolt

Great Chardonnay foe the price point. Nice balance of oak and fruit notes.

Great Chardonnay foe the price point. Nice balance of oak and fruit notes.

May 12th, 2018
Eric Adams

A Chardonnay that's a little more fruit forward and a little less oakey than most. A good buy at $15.

A Chardonnay that's a little more fruit forward and a little less oakey than most. A good buy at $15.

Dec 8th, 2017
Jennifer

Thanksgiving. Buttery, good. Total Wine.

Thanksgiving. Buttery, good. Total Wine.

Nov 27th, 2017
Jill Hudson

Good price, very easy drinking

Good price, very easy drinking

Aug 24th, 2017
Linda Marshall

😃😃. Total wine find/recommendation.

😃😃. Total wine find/recommendation.

Jun 25th, 2017