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Wente Vineyards 2019 Riva Ranch Chardonnay Arroyo Seco, California

2019 Arroyo Seco Riva Ranch Chardonnay

The Wente Vineyards 2019 Riva Ranch Chardonnay from Arroyo Seco, California, captures the essence of a beautifully balanced white wine. With a medium body, moderate acidity, and a delicate fruit intensity, this Chardonnay offers a harmonious experience for the palate. The dryness of this wine complements its vibrant fruit flavors, making it an excellent choice for those who appreciate a well-rounded and elegant Chardonnay from the Arroyo Seco region.

Tasting notes:

Bold oak and rich tropical fruits play off of one another in this Chard. This 2018 boasts pineapple, stone fruit, and sweet baking spices on the palate. The round mouthfeel accentuates the supple flavors with its great texture. A wine that we keep coming back to sip after sip.

Pineapple

Apricot

Baking Spice

Flavor profile:

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Acidity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Region:

Central Coast

California's Central Coast might be a bit quieter than Napa or Sonoma to the north, but this lesser-known region produces many world-class wines. Enjoying incredible terroir along its vast 280-mile stretch—from San Francisco Bay to Santa Barbara—Central Coast wines are increasingly in demand. Its position between the Pacific Coast Ranges and the Southern Coast Ranges is key to its quality, with many cool-climate AVAs offering elegant Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Syrah and Merlot. In the hotter parts of the Central Coast, away from the coastal fogs and cold mountain slopes, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Syrah, Grenache and Mourvèdre are exceptional.

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