Arista Winery
Chardonnay Russian River Valley
The Russian River Valley Chardonnay blend combines old vine plantings, ideal growing conditions, and unique terroir producing a wine that demonstrates the full potential of the Russian River Valley. No de-classified wine or “filler” vineyards are used. The bottling is a blend of barrels from five Russian River Valley single vineyards: Flora Marie, El Diablo, Ritchie, Banfield and Arista Westside Road Estate vineyard.
The Russian River Valley Chardonnay bottling is a blend of barrels from five Russian River Valley vineyards: Flora Marie, El Diablo, Ritchie, Banfield, and our Westside Road Estate. A wine that brings together the elements of old vine plantings, ideal growing conditions, and unique terroir to produce a wine that demonstrates the full potential of the Russian River Valley,
- Region
- California: Russian River Valley
- Appellation
- Russian River Valley
- Varietal Composition
- Chardonnay
- Aging
- 12 months fermentation and aging in barrel followed by 4-6 months in stainless steel.
- Alcohol
- 14.37%
With contributions from some of the finest Chardonnay vineyards in the appellation and made with slightly less new oak than the vineyard designates, this cuvée offers the highest level of early drinkability in the Arista portfolio while maintaining an extraordinary degree of quality. Notes of lemon curd, candied oranges, and white flowers are joined by notes of baking spices and caramelized sugar. A touch of flinty reduction and a citrus-inflected acid backbone keep the finish fresh and lively
Jeb Dunnuck
93 Points
2022
"A brilliant yellow/green hue, the 2022 Chardonnay Russian River Valley is bright on the nose, with balanced notes of flinty wet stones, pristine green apples, lime, and a full-bodied yet approachable palate that’s light on its feet, featuring an elegant feel and delicate melon fruit on the finish. Drink over the next 6-8 years. This appellation wine is a blend from mostly declassified barrels from the single vineyard designated sites."
— Audrey Frick, 2025
