The Wente Vineyards Riva Ranch Vineyard Pinot Noir opens with youthful aromas of ripe Rainier cherries, raspberries, and smoked nuts with a delicate layer of sweet vanilla oak. Supple, round tannins combined with a vibrant acidity balance this wine beautifully through the finish. It pairs well with many meals, including Indian samosas, lamb stew, smoked cheddar, and rich pasta.

Wente Vineyards has been family owned and operated for five generations and is a Certified California Sustainable Vineyard and Winery. This Pinot Noir is grown in the family-owned Riva Ranch vineyard in Arroyo Seco, Monterey. It is the ideal region to grow this Burgundian varietal because of the long, cool growing season, which allows the grapes to ripen and develop deep fruit flavors fully.

2020

Our 2020 Riva Ranch Vineyard Pinot Noir opens with youthful aromas of ripe Rainier cherries, raspberries, smoked nuts, and toasted brioche with a delicate layer of sweet vanilla oak. Supple and round tannins combined with a vibrant acidity balance this wine through the finish.

2021

The 2021 Riva Ranch Vineyard Pinot Noir offers youthful aromas of ripe Rainier cherries, cranberry, and smoked nuts that are seamlessly combined with a delicate layer of ginger and cinnamon. Supple and rounded tannins combined with modest acidity keep the wine in perfect balance from front to back.

91 Points - Wine Enthusiast

Quite light in the glass, this bottling begins with herbal aromas of incense and bay leaf that enliven the black raspberry core of the nose. Juicy strawberry flavors are lifted by clove, incense and oak on the palate.

91 Points - James Suckling

Cherries, forest berries, raspberries and sweet spices on the nose following through to a medium body with sleek tannins. Round and fruit-forward with a succulent and crunchy finish.