2016 J. Lohr Estates Riverstone Arroyo Seco Monterey Chardonnay

13.76% alc., pH 3.51, TA 0.70, RS 0.43 g/100ml, $14. Grapes are grown primarily on sandy loam soils underlain with “riverstones,” deposited over thousands of years by the Arroyo Sect River. Harvest Brix 23º. Barrel fermented and aged 7 to 9 months in new to fourth-fill American, Hungarian and French oak barrels that were stirred every 2 weeks. · Light golden yellow color in the glass. The nose is steely, with added aromas of lemon, white flower blossom, vanilla and toasty oak. Slightly creamy in texture, with good brightness, featuring lemon, cooked apple, nectarine, and tropical fruit flavors. A note of burnt toast shows up on the finish. A good value. Score: 88. Reviewed October 22, 2017

Winery: J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines
From article: Sips of Recently Tasted Pinot Noir & Chardonnay