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2008 Wente Vineyards Chardonnay Heritage Block Riva Ranch
Chardonnay
- USA
- California
- Central Coast
- Arroyo Seco
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Community Tasting Notes 22
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CarolynLeslie Likes this wine: 87 points
October 24, 2014 - Still quite drinkable but a little bit "Werther's Original" -- a butterscotch bomb.
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WinoTim wrote: 88 points
July 29, 2014 - This bottle measured up to initial experience. Smooth with medium oak and buttery finish.
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WinoTim wrote: 84 points
March 30, 2014 - Not as impressed as with earlier bottles
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WinoTim wrote: 86 points
March 1, 2013 - Nice buttery first impression with solid oak tannins. A smoother finish would lead to higher rating.
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WinoTim wrote: 88 points
July 5, 2012 - Nice oak with moderate butter finish. My kind of Chard.
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By David Lawrason
3/30/2011 (link)(Wente Riva Ranch Chardonnay, Monterey white) Subscribe to see review text.
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2008
- Type White
- Producer Wente Vineyards
- Varietal Chardonnay
- Designation Heritage Block
- Vineyard Riva Ranch
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Central Coast
- Appellation Arroyo Seco
- UPC Code 089636240103
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 178 (29%)
- Consumed 428 (71%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
100% Like It 2 votes
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- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionCentral Coast
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