Wente Vineyards

Riva Ranch Single Vineyard Chardonnay

8.934 ratings
8.42 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
Stefan Dolhain

Arroyo Seco AVA in Monterey County.Bright yellow. Nose of tropical fruit with even a hint of lychee (apparently there is 2% of gewurztraminer in the blend). Ripe, round and simple, on the sweetish side, but good acidity and well-integrated oak.

Arroyo Seco AVA in Monterey County.Bright yellow. Nose of tropical fruit with even a hint of lychee (apparently there is 2% of gewurztraminer in the blend). Ripe, round and simple, on the sweetish side, but good acidity and well-integrated oak.

Oct 25th, 2016
Josh

Crisp and buttery. Nice oak and vanilla.

Crisp and buttery. Nice oak and vanilla.

Sep 14th, 2019
Wagner Grubb

Would love to find this one. Fruit forward smell.. light start with medium finish. Slight pepper on back.

Would love to find this one. Fruit forward smell.. light start with medium finish. Slight pepper on back.

May 27th, 2017
Ian Maertens

My wife and I bought a bottle of this for our anniversary and were really surprised at how much we liked it. Peppery and little more sour than I am used to, but the fruits don't get any fresher.

My wife and I bought a bottle of this for our anniversary and were really surprised at how much we liked it. Peppery and little more sour than I am used to, but the fruits don't get any fresher.

Jul 6th, 2016
Carrie Thomas

Aromatic and buttery

Aromatic and buttery

Jun 18th, 2016
Becky lyttle

F&W festival $15

F&W festival $15

Feb 17th, 2016
Cindy Vance

Smooth, great balance of buttery, creamy, oaky - it's my go to Chardonnay

Smooth, great balance of buttery, creamy, oaky - it's my go to Chardonnay

Jan 25th, 2016
Jaime LeGate

Buttered oak

Buttered oak

Oct 28th, 2015
han rockhill

Very smooth taste, light butter note. Not overpowering.

Very smooth taste, light butter note. Not overpowering.

Mar 21st, 2015
Carolyn Ehrman

Excellent---buy when on sAle!

Excellent---buy when on sAle!

Nov 13th, 2015