Rated equal to, or slightly higher than, similar wines at this price point
Winery | J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines |
|---|---|
Grapes | Chardonnay |
Region | Arroyo Seco |
Wine style | Californian Chardonnay |
Alcohol content | 13.88% |
Allergens | Contains sulfites |
Wine description | Light golden hues with a tint of youthful green. Aromas of ripe comice pear, melon, meyer lemon and brioche coalesce with notes of roasted hazelnut, flint, spice and toasty oak. Flavors of pom fruits, mineral and sabayon end with a lingering toasty oak finish. Barrel fermentation with sur-lie aging adds layers of creamy palate weight, depth and aromatic complexity. |
With over 100,000 acres in production, Chardonnay claims more acreage than any other wine grape in California, and reigns supreme as the most popular wine consumed in the US (that's including reds and whites).
Chardonnay can trace its humble origins to Burgundy. Today it is the most widely planted white wine grape in the world. Why?
Chardonnay is prized because it's a hardy, vigorous vine that r...
