Wente Family Vineyards 2024 Riva Ranch Chardonnay, Arroyo Seco, Monterey ($22)

Blended with 1% Gewürztraminer, this softly creamy Chardonnay, fermented and aged primarily in French and American oak, is at once sensuous and poised. Peach, golden apple, and papaya make a vivid impression, enhanced by understated contours of coconut and toasted cream.