Wente Vineyards 2019 Riva Ranch Chardonnay Arroyo Seco, California

Description

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.