2025 Riva Ranch Chardonnay
2025 Riva Ranch Chardonnay
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Tasting Notes
The 2025 Riva Ranch Chardonnay opens with vibrant aromas of ripe Honeycrisp apples, fresh Bartlett pears, and toasted brioche, offering an inviting and expressive nose. On the palate, the well-developed fruit character is layered with a touch of creamy oak, revealing subtle notes of crème brûlée and a generous hint of buttery richness that extends through a long, elegant finish. A slightly viscous and supple mouthfeel is lifted by refreshing, well integrated acidity, bringing both balance and energy to this richly textured, beautifully crafted wine.
Fruit
Body
Tannin
Acid
Wine Notes
Chardonnay 99%
Gewurztraminer 1%
Release Date
September 2026
Alcohol %
13.5%
Appellation
Arroyo Seco, Monterey
Appellation
Arroyo Seco, Monterey
Fermentation And Aging
The wine is 90% barrel fermented in new and second-use French and American oak. It underwent 100% malolactic fermented and aged sur lie for six months in the same barrels.
FOOD PAIRINGS TO TRY
With 2025 Riva Ranch Chardonnay
Aged white cheddar, grilled shrimp with lemon, roast chicken, creamy pasta, and smoked almonds.

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