Wente Vineyards

Riva Ranch Arroyo Seco Chardonnay

8.953 ratings
8.61 pro ratings
Arroyo Seco, Central Coast, 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
David Traynor

Assistant Winemaker Vin du Lac Winery

8.6

Gets the job done pleasantly enough:-)

Gets the job done pleasantly enough:-)

Nov 25th, 2013
Stacy

2018

2018

May 17th, 2020
Russell Gallas

Nice ordinary Chardonnay. Light oak flavor- smooth finish, great on a hot day

Nice ordinary Chardonnay. Light oak flavor- smooth finish, great on a hot day

Nov 7th, 2014
Dennis Turner

A great wine for the price. Powerful tropical fruit masks apple and pear trying to assert. Balanced acidity and some difficult to define complexity which makes one believe it has something added to the cepage/blend. Evident but not overwhelming oak. Very worthwhile with (say) shellfish/shrimp dishes.

A great wine for the price. Powerful tropical fruit masks apple and pear trying to assert. Balanced acidity and some difficult to define complexity which makes one believe it has something added to the cepage/blend. Evident but not overwhelming oak. Very worthwhile with (say) shellfish/shrimp dishes.

Sep 11th, 2014
Twimothy Baldanze


Jul 4th, 2014
Natalie Morales

Slightly more fruit forward than I generally like but the cinnamon, vanilla and slightly oaky notes tame it just enough. It's a local winery so it's heavily stocked at local bars and restaurants.

Slightly more fruit forward than I generally like but the cinnamon, vanilla and slightly oaky notes tame it just enough. It's a local winery so it's heavily stocked at local bars and restaurants.

Jun 4th, 2014
Jay Rosenthal

Kim likes this one!

Kim likes this one!

Apr 27th, 2014
Lola Wingate

Weak

Weak

Apr 18th, 2014
Bemi J.

Surprised I liked it

Surprised I liked it

Mar 31st, 2014
Simon Cm

Smooth and no oaky harshness afterward

Smooth and no oaky harshness afterward

Mar 29th, 2014