2023 J. Lohr Estates
Chardonnay
Riverstone
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.
Wine Details
Cellaring
5 years
Crafted to be enjoyed now or within five years of vintage.
For thirty vintages, a classic Monterey Chardonnay wine from the cool-climate Arroyo Seco appellation. This wine has earned the “Certified California Sustainable Winegrowing” seal from the California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance.
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Origin
Arroyo Seco AVA, Monterey County, CA
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Food Pairings
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.
Composition Blend
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100%
Chardonnay
Vineyard
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.
Vintage
The 2023 growing season was unusually cool. In the summer and early fall, foggy mornings and evenings with daytime highs near 80°F. provided optimum weather for ripening Chardonnay. The 2023 harvest began on October 2nd and finished November 13th. The Riverstone Chardonnay is comprised of eight Chardonnay clones in this vintage - 4, 5, 17, 76, 95, 96, 809, and Hyde-Wente - each one adding to the complexity of flavors and textures that are found in the final blend.
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