2015 J. Lohr Arroyo Vista Arroyo Seco Monterey Chardonnay

14.9% alc., pH 3.55, TA 0.71, RS 0.30 g/100 ml, 5,133 cases, $25. Majority of blend is Dijon clone 76.Harvest Brix 25.7º average. Inoculated primary and secondary fermentations. Weekly lees stirring during malolactic fermentation and ten months past. Aged in French oak barrels on the lees for 14 months, 51% new. · Moderately light golden yellow color and clear in the glass. Welcoming aromas of ripe apple, peach, lemon-lime and whipped cream. Slightly richer with riper flavors than the October Night bottling, offering flavors of apple, white peach, nectarine and brioche along with a hint of sweetness and a tiny bit of spritz. Impressive barrel management and overall exemplary balance. Score: 91. Reviewed April 19, 2017

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