Wente Vineyards
Arroyo Seco, California
Taste a delicious Chardonnay from the country's longest, continuously operated family vineyard
ABOUT THIS WINE:
Wente Vineyards
Riva Ranch Chardonnay
The Wente family pioneered what we think of as California Chardonnay. Their grapes have been used to strengthen the vineyards of the whole state, and now over 80% of all California Chardonnay comes from what is referred to as the Wente "clone." Their 2018 Riva Ranch Vineyard Chardonnay, made with the Wente clone, opens with bold oak aromatics, complemented by rich tropical fruit such as pineapple to white nectarine and sweet baking spices on the palate, finishing with a round mouthfeel.
Due to state registrations, we cannot ship this wine to AL, AZ, CO, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, ME, MI, MO, NJ, NV, NY, OH, PA, SD, TX, VT, WA.ABOUT THIS WINE
Wente Vineyards
Riva Ranch Chardonnay
The Wente family pioneered what we think of as California Chardonnay. Their grapes have been used to strengthen the vineyards of the whole state, and now over 80% of all California Chardonnay comes from what is referred to as the Wente "clone." Their 2018 Riva Ranch Vineyard Chardonnay, made with the Wente clone, opens with bold oak aromatics, complemented by rich tropical fruit such as pineapple to white nectarine and sweet baking spices on the palate, finishing with a round mouthfeel.
Due to state registrations, we cannot ship this wine to AL, AZ, CO, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, ME, MI, MO, NJ, NV, NY, OH, PA, SD, TX, VT, WA.
WINE 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.
WINE 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.
FLAVOR PROFILE:
Pairs well with…
Risotto, Popcorn, Roasted Chicken
Pairs well with…
Risotto, Popcorn, Roasted Chicken
FLAVOR PROFILE
Pairs well with…
Risotto, Popcorn, Roasted Chicken
Pairs well with…
Risotto, Popcorn, Roasted Chicken
TASTING NOTES:
Pineapple
Apricot
Baking Spice
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.
TASTING NOTES
Pineapple
Apricot
Baking Spice
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.
ABOUT THE BRAND:
Wente Vineyards
Wente Vineyards is the country's longest, continuously operated family-owned winery, founded in 1883. Blending traditional and innovative winemaking practices, they draw from our estate vineyards in the Livermore Valley and Arroyo Seco, Monterey appellations, to create an outstanding portfolio of fine wines. They are recognized as one of California's premier wine country destinations featuring wine tasting, dining, concert experiences, championship golf, and more.
ABOUT THE BRAND
Wente Vineyards
Wente Vineyards is the country's longest, continuously operated family-owned winery, founded in 1883. Blending traditional and innovative winemaking practices, they draw from our estate vineyards in the Livermore Valley and Arroyo Seco, Monterey appellations, to create an outstanding portfolio of fine wines. They are recognized as one of California's premier wine country destinations featuring wine tasting, dining, concert experiences, championship golf, and more.