RIVA RANCH SERIES

The 2023 Riva Ranch Vineyard Pinot Noir is a vibrant and expressive representation of the Arroyo Seco appellation. This vintage opens with youthful aromas of ripe black cherries, red currants, and earthy undertones, elegantly layered with notes of toasty oak spice, including hints of baked cinnamon, clove, and toasted brioche. On the palate, supple, rounded tannins and lively acidity create a harmonious balance, carrying the wine gracefully from start to finish.

The 2024 Riva Ranch Riesling bursts with lively fruit character and delicate floral aromatics. Fragrant notes of honeysuckle and orange blossom lead the bouquet, layered with juicy white peach, apricot, and a touch of honeyed richness. On the palate, crisp pear and apple introduce a subtle sweetness at the core, balanced beautifully by a refreshing lift of acidity. This harmonious interplay results in a vibrant, fruit-forward wine with energy and finesse throughout.

Sourced from select vineyards in the Livermore Valley, the Riva Ranch Sauvignon Blanc reflects a legacy rooted in one of California’s earliest plantings of the variety. In the 1870s, French emigrant Louis Mel introduced Sauvignon Blanc to the region using cuttings from the famed Château d’Yquem, drawn to Livermore’s gravelly soils and Bordeaux-like conditions. Today, this wine carries that heritage forward, offering a vibrant and expressive reflection of the valley’s distinctive terroir.

This lush Chardonnay has plenty of character and is loaded with perfectly ripened apples, caramelized pineapple, and toasted brioche, which team together to form the foundation of this deep and delightfully expressive vineyard selection. The optimally ripened fruit is complemented by a tasteful measure of slightly creamy oak that hints at notes of crème Brule, along with a dollop of buttery richness that lasts well into the lengthy finish. The mouthfeel is slightly viscous and supple on entry, but manages to maintain youthful energy thanks to some carefully integrated supporting acidity that assures that the wine is as carefully balanced as it is wonderfully rich.