Wente Vineyards
Arroyo Seco, California
Rated 91 points by The Tasting Panel
ABOUT THIS WINE:
Wente Vineyards
Chardonnay
Beautifully rich yet balanced, this 91-point award winner is a distinctly California-style Chardonnay from the winner of the first ever Legendary Family of Chardonnay Award, an honor bestowed upon Wente Family Estates by The International Chardonnay Symposium. From the famed Arroyo Seco region, this vintage displays deep fruit aromas and flavors. Barrel aging gives it a hint of oaky flavor mixed with buttery notes and a touch of vanilla. "A Chard with lovely balance—just enough toast, butter, and vanilla on the rich palate, with excellent acidity to keep the package bright. Think lemon brûlée served in an apple orchard just after a rain." Sara Schneider, Sunset Magazine.
Due to state registrations, we cannot ship this wine to CT.ABOUT THIS WINE
Wente Vineyards
Chardonnay
Beautifully rich yet balanced, this 91-point award winner is a distinctly California-style Chardonnay from the winner of the first ever Legendary Family of Chardonnay Award, an honor bestowed upon Wente Family Estates by The International Chardonnay Symposium. From the famed Arroyo Seco region, this vintage displays deep fruit aromas and flavors. Barrel aging gives it a hint of oaky flavor mixed with buttery notes and a touch of vanilla. "A Chard with lovely balance—just enough toast, butter, and vanilla on the rich palate, with excellent acidity to keep the package bright. Think lemon brûlée served in an apple orchard just after a rain." Sara Schneider, Sunset Magazine.
Due to state registrations, we cannot ship this wine to CT.
WINE REGION:
Arroyo Seco
Lying in the middle of the Salinas Valley, the under-appreciated Arroyo Seco AVA is a beacon of cool-climate winemaking in Monterey County. Its vineyards—especially those to the east—are buffeted for much of the day by cold Pacific winds and shrouded by fog. This combines to give Arroyo Seco an extremely long growing season. Soils throughout the AVA are stony, and these stones absorb sunlight to provide additional heat to the vines. While winemakers face a challenging growing environment, the effort is worth it, as the area produces superbly balanced Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc and Riesling; intriguing Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon perform well in the western part of the AVA.
WINE REGION
Arroyo Seco
Lying in the middle of the Salinas Valley, the under-appreciated Arroyo Seco AVA is a beacon of cool-climate winemaking in Monterey County. Its vineyards—especially those to the east—are buffeted for much of the day by cold Pacific winds and shrouded by fog. This combines to give Arroyo Seco an extremely long growing season. Soils throughout the AVA are stony, and these stones absorb sunlight to provide additional heat to the vines. While winemakers face a challenging growing environment, the effort is worth it, as the area produces superbly balanced Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc and Riesling; intriguing Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon perform well in the western part of the AVA.
FLAVOR PROFILE:
Pairs well with…
Roasted Pork Loin, Dim Sum, Spicy Food, Mac and Cheese
Pairs well with…
Roasted Pork Loin, Dim Sum, Spicy Food, Mac and Cheese
FLAVOR PROFILE
Pairs well with…
Roasted Pork Loin, Dim Sum, Spicy Food, Mac and Cheese
Pairs well with…
Roasted Pork Loin, Dim Sum, Spicy Food, Mac and Cheese
ABOUT THE BRAND:
Wente Vineyards
Wente Vineyards is the country's longest, continuously operated family-owned winery, founded in 1883. Blending traditional and innovative winemaking practices, they draw from our estate vineyards in the Livermore Valley and Arroyo Seco, Monterey appellations, to create an outstanding portfolio of fine wines. They are recognized as one of California's premier wine country destinations featuring wine tasting, dining, concert experiences, championship golf, and more.
ABOUT THE BRAND
Wente Vineyards
Wente Vineyards is the country's longest, continuously operated family-owned winery, founded in 1883. Blending traditional and innovative winemaking practices, they draw from our estate vineyards in the Livermore Valley and Arroyo Seco, Monterey appellations, to create an outstanding portfolio of fine wines. They are recognized as one of California's premier wine country destinations featuring wine tasting, dining, concert experiences, championship golf, and more.