Arista Winery • Russian River, California
$106
/750ml
2019 Retail Average
93
/100
2019 Pro Rating
Gentle at first and then quietly intense, Arista’s 2019 Banfield Chardonnay layers juicy pear and crisp apple with Meyer lemon, white blossoms and a touch of warm pastry and nuts, all carried on a racy, stony backbone. The texture feels sleek but substantial, giving the wine both lift and length, and the overall impression is of a tightly coiled, energetic Chardonnay that favors elegance over weight.
Dungeness crab with lemon butter; Roast chicken with tarragon; Seared scallops over cauliflower purée
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