Maritana 'La Riviere' RRV Chardonnay 2019 - 750ml

94pts James Suckling

A full-bodied chardonnay with layers of fruit and some tannins that provide richness and texture at the same time. It’s so rich and intense. Extremely long and flavorful. Give this some time to open and come around. Try after 2022.

93pts Wine Enthusiast

A blending of several exquisite vineyard sites, including Ritchie and Martinelli, this wine is cohesive and complete, with well-honed flavors of Gravenstein apple, nutmeg and pear. Barrel-fermented, it holds its oak in well-integrated check, remaining fresh and fruity in the glass.

91pts Jeb Dunnuck

The 2019 Chardonnay La Riviere is one of the bigger wines in the lineup, yet it still has plenty of freshness and focus. White flowers, toasted bread, brioche, and assorted lemon and riper citrus notes emerge on the nose, and this medium to full-bodied, nicely textured, balanced wine is geared for enjoying over the coming 2-3 years.

91pts Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

The 2019 Chardonnay La Rivière is scented of lemon, almonds, crème fraïche and beeswax with stony nuances. The light-bodied palate is soft and creamy with citrusy fruit and generous baking spice character.

Winemaker Notes

Chardonnay from the Russian River Valley. This is the name (meaning the River) for our blend of vineyards. The blend came together and has really married in the barrel. This style remains the same as 2017 – a balanced wine with richness as well as freshening acidity. Drinkable on release – it will become more complex for the next 5-8 years if properly stored.