J. Lohr Estates Riverstone Arroyo Seco Chardonnay 2023 (750ml)
Price: $15.99
| Producer | J. Lohr Estates |
| Country | United States |
| Region | California |
| Subregion | Monterey |
| Varietal | Chardonnay |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Sku | 11993 |
| Size | 750ml |
Exhibits enticing aromas of ripe citrus and apple, white nectarine, and baking spices. The balanced acidity and texture on the palate from barrel aging sur lie offers flavors of ripe Meyer lemon, citrus cream, hazelnut, cocoa, and a hint of oak on the long finish.
This versatile wine can be enjoyed as an aperitif with a triple crème or Humboldt Fog goat cheese, or to accompany entrées such as fresh seafood risotto, mussels in white wine sauce, or chicken piccata.
J. Lohr Estates Description
100% Chardonnay barrel-fermented and stirred weekly by hand for 7 to 9 months in new to fifth-fill oak barrel.
The vines for our J. Lohr Estates Riverstone Chardonnay are grown primarily on Elder loam soils underlain by “riverstones” deposited over thousands of years by the Arroyo Seco River. These stones limit soil depth from one to four feet, although some roots are found at greater depths. This unique combination of sandy loam and cobblestone soil keeps the vines’ growth and fruit in balance, while the cool climate and winds off nearby Monterey Bay extend the growing season - retaining the natural grape acids and intense varietal character of Chardonnay.
Wine Enthusiast: 90 Points
Candied apple and honeysuckle aromas are fresh and clean on the nose of this bottling. The palate is broad with toasted brioche and baked apple flavors that grow a bit more complex by the finish. Best Buy -M.K.
