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
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