Riva Ranch Chardonnay - Wente Vineyards

In the glass, the Riva Ranch Chardonnay from Wente Vineyards reveals a bright golden yellow color. Swiveling the glass, one can perceive a perfect balance in this white wine, as it does not stand out watery or syrupy or liqueur-like on the walls of the glass. To the nose, this Wente Vineyards white wine reveals all sorts of physalis, papayas, nashi pear, quince and star fruit. As if that weren't already impressive, the aging in small wooden barrels adds other aromas such as oak, cigar box and toasted barrique.

This U.S. wine delights with its elegantly dry flavor. It was bottled with exceptionally little residual sugar. This is a real quality wine, which clearly stands out from simpler qualities, and so this North American naturally enchants with the finest balance despite all dryness. Taste does not necessarily require a lot of sugar. On the tongue, this balanced white wine is characterized by an incredibly light and creamy texture. The final of this white wine from the wine-growing region of California finally thrills with considerable reverberation.

Vinification of the Wente Vineyards Riva Ranch Chardonnay

The balanced Riva Ranch Chardonnay from the USA is a cuvée, made from the grape varieties Chardonnay and Gewürztraminer. At the time of optimal ripeness, the grapes for the Riva Ranch Chardonnay are harvested exclusively by hand, without the help of coarse and less selective machines. After the hand harvest, the grapes are quickly taken to the press house. Here they are sorted and carefully broken up. Fermentation follows in stainless steel tanks and small wood at controlled temperatures. Fermentation is followed by aging on the fine lees for several months before the wine is finally drawn into bottles.

Recommended food for the Riva Ranch Chardonnay of Wente Vineyards

This US white wine is best enjoyed well chilled at 8 - 10°C. It is a perfect accompaniment to salmon and fennel omelet, chickpea curry or coconut-lime fish curry.

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