Riverbench Vineyard & Winery is a boutique, sustainably farmed winery in California’s Santa Maria Valley known for its cool-climate Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and traditional method sparkling wines. Originally established in 1973 as a premium vineyard source for top Central Coast wineries, Riverbench launched its own label in the mid-2000s and quickly gained recognition for elegant, terroir-driven wines shaped by the region’s coastal climate and mineral-rich soils. Led by winemaker Clarissa Nagy, the winery has become especially celebrated for its refined sparkling wine program and balanced, food-friendly approach to winemaking.