Arista Winery

Russian River Valley Chardonnay

9.311 ratings

9.22 pro ratings

Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, 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

9.2

Love the nose-hint of lime blossom and a nutty character. Fruit and acid play well together. Lacks the finish I look for in a Chardonnay.

Love the nose-hint of lime blossom and a nutty character. Fruit and acid play well together. Lacks the finish I look for in a Chardonnay.

Mar 21st, 2018

9.2

Classic!

Classic!

May 6th, 2017

9.3

Excellent wine. Smooth with tones of apple peach pear.

Excellent wine. Smooth with tones of apple peach pear.

Apr 19th, 2020

9.3

Thanks to friends here at Delectable for making me aware of this winery - and for letting me name drop and get an allotment sooner than 2-3 years!
Bright, crisp, minerally, citrus. I thought ABV would be about 12.4, and was amazed to find it is 14.6! Loved it, and looking forward to opening a Pinot later this year.

Thanks to friends here at Delectable for making me aware of this winery - and for letting me name drop and get an allotment sooner than 2-3 years!
Bright, crisp, minerally, citrus. I thought ABV would be about 12.4, and was amazed to find it is 14.6! Loved it, and looking forward to opening a Pinot later this year.

Feb 26th, 2017

9.1

On the sweeter side but yum

On the sweeter side but yum

Feb 21st, 2017

9.5

Present from Benjy, my wine soulmate

Present from Benjy, my wine soulmate

Sep 11th, 2016

9.2

This RRV Chardonnay has some balanced citrus, just the right amount of Oak & a buttery finish. Love Arista!!

This RRV Chardonnay has some balanced citrus, just the right amount of Oak & a buttery finish. Love Arista!!

Jun 5th, 2016

9.3

AG had this 5 years ago

AG had this 5 years ago

Jan 4th, 2019

9.8

WPO had this 6 years ago

WPO had this 6 years ago

Jul 8th, 2018

9.0

Kurt had this 8 years ago

Kurt had this 8 years ago

Oct 9th, 2016