Arista Winery Chardonnay, Russian River Valley — 2018 – Jeb Dunnuck – 93 Points
93 points
Starting off with the appellation 2018 Chardonnay Russian River Valley from Arista, this smoking Chardonnay would be ideal for readers trying to understand the style of Arista as well as the overall quality of this estate. Offering up a light golden hue as well as a beautiful perfume of stone fruits, pear, honeyed minerality, and white flowers, it hits the palate with more medium-bodied richness, a round, supple, layered texture, beautifully integrated acidity, and one heck of a great finish. This is one incredible appellation Chardonnay that should be snatched up by readers.
Arista Winery Chardonnay, Russian River Valley — 2018 – Jeb Dunnuck – 93 Points