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 incorporates around 18% to 20% new oak...

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 and flinty, with a tightly wound...

This has a lovely silky texture, with elegantly layered apple and lemon flavors that fan out on the long, crisp and savory finish. Drink now. 1,960 cases made.

The lemon-drop and marmalade aromas are ripe and effusive, with a bass note of brioche pulling it along. Four years on the lees provide a creamy counterpoint to the 10 to 12 grams per liter of dosage, as does...