Description
A California Chardonnay benchmark in a generous magnum format — J. Lohr Riverstone Chardonnay 2023 comes from the cool-climate Arroyo Seco appellation in Monterey County, where the Ventana winds off Monterey Bay slow ripening and preserve natural acidity. The result is a full-bodied, richly textured Chardonnay that balances ripe fruit generosity with freshness and finesse.
The nose offers pear, white peach, floral notes, and a hint of baking spice. On the palate it’s round and buttery with flavors of baked apple, toast, brown butter, and honey — ripe and generous, with a soft, lingering finish. A crowd-pleasing style that over-delivers at its price point, especially in the 1.5L magnum format ideal for entertaining.
Expert Review — Vintage 2023
James Suckling — 91 Points | This full-bodied, round and buttery chardonnay has notes of baked apples, toast and brown butter. Ripe, soft and generous.
- Producer: J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines, San Jose, California
- Appellation: Arroyo Seco, Monterey County, California
- Vintage: 2023
- Style: Full-Bodied Chardonnay
- Format: 1.5L Magnum
- Pair With: Triple crème cheese, seafood risotto, mussels in white wine sauce, chicken piccata
