2023 Wente Riva Ranch Vineyard Chardonnay

The Riva Ranch Single Vineyard Chardonnay is a beautifully rich, yet balanced California-style Chardonnay, representing what the Arroyo Seco appellation has to offer. This wine is made from Chardonnay grapes, complemented by a touch of Gewürztraminer. To complement the rich fruity flavors, approximately 90% of this wine ferments in barrels. The remaining portion ferments in stainless steel. In addition to the classic Chardonnay flavors of apple and pear, Arroyo fruit consistently offers aromas and flavors of tropical and stone fruits. This Chardonnay has the perfect balance between tropical fruit, freshness and the creamy notes that come from the aging process. The wine has a rich and full mouthfeel with a balanced long finish. Delicious to pair with white fish, shellfish, mushrooms and chicken.

FACT: In the tab 'Attachments' you will find the official fact sheet of this beautiful wine. We will automatically send you this when you order this wine. The wine is in our conditioned Wine Warehouse and if you come to collect the wine you will often also receive a nice discount. You will see your discount immediately when you choose 'Collection' on the checkout page. We are located in Dordrecht almost next to the A16 with plenty of parking. Click here for our address.

ABOUT WENTE VINEYARDS

Wente Vineyards is the oldest family-owned winery in the country. The wines are 100% sustainably grown and farmed in the Livermore Valley, San Francisco Bay and Arroyo Seco, Monterey appellations. The winery is owned and operated by the fourth and fifth generations of the Wente family, the family known for their influence on the making of California Chardonnay.

ABOUT ARROYO SECO

Although Arroyo Seco was officially recognized as a wine designation in 1983, it was a well-kept secret in Monterey County until recently. The northern Santa Lucia Highlands, relatively speaking, was only established in 1991, but it is still widely known. Yet Arroyo Seco fruit, once an anonymous component of Monterey County wine blends, is now a prized label designation in its own right.

Monterey Bay and Salinas Valley are the defining influences on the region. The cold Pacific air, which flows south from Monterey Bay through Salinas Valley, is both a blessing and a curse. Without this air conditioner, Arroyo Seco would be too warm for Burgundian varieties, yet the vineyards are able to produce consistently bright, red-fruited Pinot Noir and well-balanced Chardonnay. On the other hand, growing conditions are challenging. When the colder Pacific air collides with warmer air from the south, the clash often produces afternoon gales and hail.