{"title":"Arroyo Seco","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"wente-riva-ranch-chardonnay","title":"Wente Riva Ranch Chardonnay","description":"The charm of California's Livermore Valley shines brightly in every bottle of Wente Riva Ranch Chardonnay. The story of this illustrious wine is one of heritage, innovation, and an unparalleled winemaking flair. Sourced from the historic Wente Vineyards, Wente Riva Ranch Chardonnay reflects over a century of craftsmanship and tradition. The choice to age this wine in oak enhances its full, rich mouthfeel, resulting in a tasting experience that is both refined and focused.\n\n\n\n\u003ch2\u003e Wente Vineyards: Pioneers in Chardonnay\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \nSince 1883, Wente Winery has been owned by the passionate Wente family, making it the oldest continuously operated family winery in the US. The Wente family has always adhered to a simple philosophy: combining the generosity of American wines with the elegance and finesse of European varieties. Now, under the leadership of the fourth and fifth generations, the winery remains a leader in the Chardonnay world. It was Wente Vineyards that introduced California to the splendor of Chardonnay, earning Wente Riva Ranch Chardonnay a well-deserved place in the wine hall of fame.\n\n\n\n\u003ch2\u003e From Vineyard to Bottle: The Journey of Wente Riva Ranch Chardonnay\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \nExclusivity is a word that perfectly describes the Wente Riva Ranch Chardonnay, which comes entirely from the Riva Ranch Vineyard in Arroyo Seco, Monterey. Arroyo Seco, a growing area where the family has cultivated their grapes since the 1960s, is a renowned location for Chardonnay cultivation in California. Here, in a cool, long-growing environment with deep, gravelly soils, the Chardonnay grapes find their perfect balance of sugar and acidity. After careful selection, 90% of these grapes undergo fermentation in oak barrels, which impart vanilla and spicy notes, while the remaining 10% is aged in stainless steel vats to preserve their fruity essence. The result, after aging for ten months? The incomparable Wente Riva Ranch Chardonnay.\n\n\n\n\u003ch2\u003e The Tasting Notes of Wente Riva Ranch Chardonnay\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \nA scent of ripe peach, vanilla, and butter greets us with every bottle of Wente Riva Ranch Chardonnay we open. The palate is rich and diverse: yellow fruit like peach and mango, subtle hints of plum and apricot, complemented by delicate vanilla notes, buttery sweetness, and a touch of citrus. For us, Wente Riva Ranch Chardonnay is more than just a wine; it's a celebration of expertise, passion, and heritage.","brand":"Wijntransport","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42775921295439,"sku":"7557","price":21.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/9358\/0879\/files\/WenteRivaRanchChardonnay.webp?v=1756392692"},{"product_id":"wente-riva-ranch-pinot-noir","title":"Wente Riva Ranch Pinot Noir","description":"We believe a Pinot Noir from California can rival a good Burgundy. This Wente Riva Ranch is made from the finest Pinot Noir grapes from Monterey, whose beautiful fields are perfectly situated. The grapes are harvested by hand, and the wine is then aged for sixteen months in oak barrels in Wente's beautiful cellars. Some of the barrels used are even new, giving this Riva Ranch Pinot Noir its unique style.\n\n\n\n\u003ch2\u003e The beginning of the family business Wente\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \nAfter learning the trade from Charles Krug, CH Wente founded his winery in 1883. He quickly learned that the warm days, cool nights, and gravelly soil of the Livermore Valley provided an ideal environment for winemaking. So, he purchased nearly fifty acres of land and planted vines. In 1918, Wente received support from his sons, Ernest and Herman. Herman would manage the vineyards, and Ernest would devote himself to winemaking. Ernest's only son, Karl, took over the business, and in 1977, it was taken over again by Karl's youngest son. This makes Wente the oldest winery continuously managed by the same family. Since then, the estate has grown to two thousand acres in the Livermore Valley and San Francisco Bay Area. The family business also manages another eight hundred acres in Arroyo Seco and Monterey.\n\n\n\n\u003ch2\u003e What does the Riva Ranch Pinot Noir taste like?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \nThe Riva Ranch Pinot Noir is sourced exclusively from the vineyard in Arroyo Seco, Monterey. Arroyo Seco is the ideal region for growing this Burgundian varietal due to its long, cool growing season, allowing the grapes to fully ripen and develop deep fruit flavors. The gravelly loam soils found here, rich in slate and limestone deposits, give the wine the desired earthy and mineral qualities. The aroma is irresistible, with aromas of black cherry, cranberry, and crisp red apples, along with notes of black tea, spices, and coriander. The palate is a delight, rich with abundant soft tannins. A beautiful acidity, the hallmark of a perfect Pinot Noir, and full flavors and thick aromas complete this Wente wine.","brand":"Wijntransport","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42775931322447,"sku":"9932","price":21.29,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/9358\/0879\/files\/wente-riva-ranch-pinot-noir_9932.webp?v=1770111972"}],"url":"https:\/\/perfectewijn.be\/en\/collections\/appellatie-arroyo-seco.oembed","provider":"Perfecte Wijn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}