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Wente - Chardonnay Riva Ranch Vineyard 2022
Price: $18.99
| Producer | Wente |
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| Country | United States |
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| Region | California |
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| Subregion | Arroyo Seco |
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| Varietal | Chardonnay |
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| Vintage | 2022 |
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| Sku | 03600 |
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Wente Description
94 Points Tasting Panel
Lemon drop, sweet cream, fresh corn, and pear tart are some of the stunning flavors that perform on the nose and palate. Pineapple upside-down cake, gardenia, and jasmine are exotic and reflect a marvelous vintage.
91 Points James Suckling
Grilled pistachio and creamy toast to the ripe, spiced pineapples and lemon curd. Round and full-bodied on the palate with supple, medium-low acidity and a phenolic bite to the broad, waxy finish.
Producer Notes
The 2022 Riva Ranch Vineyard Chardonnay has plenty of character. It is loaded with perfectly ripened apples, lemon curd, and toasted brioche, which team together to form the foundation of this deep and delightfully expressive vineyard selection. The optimally ripened fruit is complimented by a tasteful measure of slightly creamy oak that hints at notes of toasted marshmallow, along with a dollop of buttery richness that lasts well into the lengthy finish.
Blend: 97% Chardonnay, 3% Gewürztraminer
Wine Enthusiast: 91 Points
Warm aromas of Lemonhead candies, lemon curd, Asian pear and wet rocks invite the nose into this bottling. The palate combines zesty lemon peel flavors with creamier notes of toasted almond, butter and honeysuckle while leading into a salty finish.
