J. Lohr
Arroyo Vista Vineyard Chardonnay
Arroyo Seco, Central Coast, California, USA
The J. Lohr people call this wine their “Ode to Burgundy.,” but I feel that this wine wants to be noticed. The pretty yellow juice offers up a nose of Meyer lemons, peaches and nectarines with a healthy dollop of oak present. The bouquet also contains a bit of vanilla and butter. The palate is loaded with oak effect, but the citrus and stone fruit still poke through. Acidity is refreshing, if just a tad flabby. It is an enjoyable wine, particularly if you have a fondness for the old Cali style of Chardonnay.
The J. Lohr people call this wine their “Ode to Burgundy.,” but I feel that this wine wants to be noticed. The pretty yellow juice offers up a nose of Meyer lemons, peaches and nectarines with a healthy dollop of oak present. The bouquet also contains a bit of vanilla and butter. The palate is loaded with oak effect, but the citrus and stone fruit still poke through. Acidity is refreshing, if just a tad flabby. It is an enjoyable wine, particularly if you have a fondness for the old Cali style of Chardonnay.
Apr 29th, 2023
So down for an Arroyo Seco Chard. Really good balance of malo/oak luxury and pear/spice/gentle creams ends in lightly buttered caramel corn.
So down for an Arroyo Seco Chard. Really good balance of malo/oak luxury and pear/spice/gentle creams ends in lightly buttered caramel corn.
Apr 2nd, 2023
A little lacking.. Goes well with food, but it is so soft that if the food is too bright or flavorful, it is overcome and has no taste. White pear, butterscotch and vanillin spices to the finish. Can't say I'd really prefer this but it is crowd friendly and easy to drink. I will say congrats to Mr Lohr for his lifetime achievement award from Wine Enthusiast, he does deserve it.
A little lacking.. Goes well with food, but it is so soft that if the food is too bright or flavorful, it is overcome and has no taste. White pear, butterscotch and vanillin spices to the finish. Can't say I'd really prefer this but it is crowd friendly and easy to drink. I will say congrats to Mr Lohr for his lifetime achievement award from Wine Enthusiast, he does deserve it.
Jan 23rd, 2017
Tasting an old vintage here so probably not fair to rate. Oxidized tawny color. However, this wine was lively with aromas and flavors of fermented apple cider, bourbon, caramel, toffee and vanilla. Acidity still present, the texture was creamy and there was still a bit of structure. Very interesting to try. Thanks for sharing, Ron B!
Tasting an old vintage here so probably not fair to rate. Oxidized tawny color. However, this wine was lively with aromas and flavors of fermented apple cider, bourbon, caramel, toffee and vanilla. Acidity still present, the texture was creamy and there was still a bit of structure. Very interesting to try. Thanks for sharing, Ron B!
Nov 30th, 2024
If one likes a toasted oak Chardonnay, this is your wine. Long lingering taste of oak, with stone fruits. Paired well with fish and chicken. Drank in August 2021.
If one likes a toasted oak Chardonnay, this is your wine. Long lingering taste of oak, with stone fruits. Paired well with fish and chicken. Drank in August 2021.
Aug 8th, 2024
v21. Outstanding! Nice creme brûlée nose. Buttery, pear, sliced yellow apple and a touch of apricot fruit. Long, baking spice finish. So good!
v21. Outstanding! Nice creme brûlée nose. Buttery, pear, sliced yellow apple and a touch of apricot fruit. Long, baking spice finish. So good!
Dec 4th, 2023
Great wine, reminds Burgundy. Well balanced with minor sweet note. My first from Arroyo Seco. Recommended.
Great wine, reminds Burgundy. Well balanced with minor sweet note. My first from Arroyo Seco. Recommended.
Aug 9th, 2023v19. Very nice wine. Soft, toasty, honeysuckle nose. Rich, elegant, tropical and soft citrus fruit. Bright, citrus peel, saline, and mineral finish. Very enjoyable wine.
v19. Very nice wine. Soft, toasty, honeysuckle nose. Rich, elegant, tropical and soft citrus fruit. Bright, citrus peel, saline, and mineral finish. Very enjoyable wine.
Aug 29th, 2022
Very sweet, buttery, lots of vanilla. Tastes fake. Way too much.
Very sweet, buttery, lots of vanilla. Tastes fake. Way too much.
Aug 14th, 2022