97 Points | JS “The brightness and fresh herbs, such as parsley and lemongrass, come out nicely. Some flint. It's full-bodied with a lovely density. It has plenty of ripe green apple, lemon-lime…

2021 Arista Kanzler Vineyard Pinot Noir Russian River Valley.

(95 Points) Arista's Russian River Chardonnay is blended from their portfolio of single-vineyard wines, rather than from purchased or declassified fruit. The 2019 Chardonnay Russian River Valley…

A rare departure from our Russian River Valley offerings, the Perli Vineyard Chardonnay from the Mendocino Ridge appellation is worth the detour. The raciest Chardonnay in the Arista portfolio, Perli…

(93 Points) Although Arista has chosen to focus almost entirely on vineyards in the Russian River Valley, proprietor Mark McWilliams says the Perli vineyard was too special to let go. Medium ruby,…

(95+ Points) Unlike the fruit-forward 2020, the 2019 Chardonnay Ritchie Vineyard still needs time to unwind. The nose is reminiscent of matchstick to begin, but with air, it gives way to perfumed…

(94 Points) The 2019 Chardonnay Banfield Vineyard opens slowly on the nose to aromas of apricot, citrus blossom, meringue and cashews with touches of Meyer lemon. The light-bodied palate is seamless…

(94 Points) The 2017 Chardonnay UV - El Diablo Vineyard is slow to open aromatically at this stage, offering glimpses of citrus blossom, honeyed almonds, saline and orange peel with a core of quince,…

(95 Points) Contoured, with a svelte structure to the pure-tasting flavors of Fuji apple, Bosc pear, peach tart and quince, layered with toasty accents. Wet stone notes show midpalate, leading to a…

(94 Points) Delivers nutmeg, clove and a hint of molasses, which open up to ripe pear, buttery apple cobbler and honeysuckle details. Offers peach and dried pineapple on the firming finish. Wine…

95 points Wine Advocate. The 2017 Chardonnay Ritchie Vineyard is a stunning wine. It offers singular aromas of guava, grapefruit peel and musky hints with layers of tangerine, green herbs, crushed…