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Wente Vineyards 2022 Riva Ranch Vineyard Chardonnay (Arroyo Seco)

Wente Vineyards 2022 Riva Ranch Vineyard Chardonnay (Arroyo Seco)

Rating
91
Price
$22
Variety
Region
Wine Type
Alcohol
13.5%
Bottle Size
750 ml
Issue Date
5/1/2024
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Warm aromas of Lemonhead candies, lemon curd, Asian pear and wet rocks invite the nose. The palate combines zesty lemon peel flavors with creamier notes of toasted almond, butter and honeysuckle while leading into a salty finish. Matt Kettmann

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All tastings reported in the Buying Guide are performed blind. Typically, products are tasted in peer-group flights of from 5-8 samples. Reviewers may know general information about a flight to provide context—vintage, variety or appellation—but never the producer or retail price of any given selection. When possible, products considered flawed or uncustomary are retasted.

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*Products deemed unacceptable (receving a rating below 80 points) are not reviewed.

98-100

Classic
The Pinnacle of quality

94-97

Superb
A great achievement

90-93

Excellent
Highly recommended

87-89

Very Good
Often good value; well recommended

83-86

Good
Suitable for everyday consumption, often good value

80-82

Acceptable
Can be employed


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