Search
Filters

Arista Chardonnay 2018

Size: 750ml

Wine Advocate: 92, Jeb Dunnuck: 93, Wine Spectator: 92

"The 2018 Russian River Valley Chardonnay is made with a modest amount of new oak (~20%) to allow the terroir to take center stage. These appellation wines always offer great insight into the region as a whole for a given vintage. In 2018, notes of Asian pear, Meyer lemon, ginger, lemongrass, slate, dried white flowers and spun sugar are prominent on the nose. On the palate, the wine has a lemon inflected steeliness paired with mouth-watering acidity giving it exceptional liveliness and balance." —winemaker
Availability: In stock
SKU: 46982
  • *
  • *
  • *

    Please allow an additional 3-5 days for engraved items.

Price: $81.69
$65.99

"The 2018 Chardonnay Russian River Valley comes from declassified barrels from Arista's single-vineyard program in addition to some purchased fruit. Made with about 15% new oak, the nose features toasty yellow apples, jasmine, honey and a streak of graphite. The satiny palate manages full, ripe fruits and fresh lift, finishing with great length and an alluring hint of matchstick." —Wine Advocate

"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." —Jeb Dunnuck

"Baked apple, pear tart and dried apricot flavors glide across the palate, with lemon curd accents. Shows light buttery and spicy accents on the plush finish. Drink now through 2025. 1,500 cases made." —Wine Spectator

"The 2018 Chardonnay Russian River Valley comes from declassified barrels from Arista's single-vineyard program in addition to some purchased fruit. Made with about 15% new oak, the nose features toasty yellow apples, jasmine, honey and a streak of graphite. The satiny palate manages full, ripe fruits and fresh lift, finishing with great length and an alluring hint of matchstick." —Wine Advocate

"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." —Jeb Dunnuck

"Baked apple, pear tart and dried apricot flavors glide across the palate, with lemon curd accents. Shows light buttery and spicy accents on the plush finish. Drink now through 2025. 1,500 cases made." —Wine Spectator

Products specifications
Attribute nameAttribute value
Size750ml
ABV14.20 %
Vintage2018
Wine specifications
Wine CountryUnited States
Wine RegionCalifornia
Wine Sub RegionRussian River Valley
Wine TypeWhite Wine
Wine VarietalChardonnay
Rating specification
Wine Advocate92
Jeb Dunnuck93
Wine Spectator92
Write your own review
  • Only registered users can write reviews
*
*
Bad
Excellent
  • Only registered users can write reviews
*
*
*
Products specifications
Attribute nameAttribute value
Size750ml
ABV14.20 %
Vintage2018
Wine specifications
Wine CountryUnited States
Wine RegionCalifornia
Wine Sub RegionRussian River Valley
Wine TypeWhite Wine
Wine VarietalChardonnay
Rating specification
Wine Advocate92
Jeb Dunnuck93
Wine Spectator92