Riva Ranch Vineyard

Arroyo Seco Chardonnay

The Master The World Riva Ranch Vineyard Chardonnay from the Arroyo Seco region is a delightful white wine that embodies elegance and sophistication. This Chardonnay offers a harmonious combination of luscious fruit flavors, vibrant acidity, and a smooth mouthfeel. The wine presents a beautiful golden hue in the glass, inviting you to savor its tantalizing aroma of ripe orchard fruits and subtle hints of oak. With each sip, this Chardonnay reveals a perfect balance of flavors, making it a true manifestation of the terroir of Arroyo Seco.

Tasting notes:

Vanilla

Apple Pie

Butter

Flavor profile:

Acidity Medium

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Pairs well with:

Grilled Fish, Shrimp Scampi, Grilled Halibut

Region:

Arroyo Seco

Lying in the middle of the Salinas Valley, the under-appreciated Arroyo Seco AVA is a beacon of cool-climate winemaking in Monterey County. Its vineyards—especially those to the east—are buffeted for much of the day by cold Pacific winds and shrouded by fog. This combines to give Arroyo Seco an extremely long growing season. Soils throughout the AVA are stony, and these stones absorb sunlight to provide additional heat to the vines. While winemakers face a challenging growing environment, the effort is worth it, as the area produces superbly balanced Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc and Riesling; intriguing Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon perform well in the western part of the AVA.

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