J Lohr - Riverstone Chardonnay - 750ml

For thirty vintages, a classic Monterey Chardonnay wine from the cool-climate Arroyo Seco appellation. This wine has earned the “Certified California Sustainable Winegrowing” seal from the California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance.

VINEYARDS

The vines for our J. Lohr Estates Riverstone Chardonnay are on primarily Elder loam soils underlain by “riverstones” deposited over thousands of years by the Arroyo Seco River. The unique combination of sandy loam and cobblestone-laden soils keep the vines’ canopy growth and fruit in balance while the cooling winds off nearby Monterey Bay extend the growing season. The result is Chardonnay with intense varietal character complemented by bright, food-pairing acidity.

VINTAGE

The 2021 growing season was characterized by a very cool spring in the Arroyo Seco. The cool temperatures and characteristic afternoon winds encouraged slow ripening and provided extra time on the vine to optimize flavors and textures. The 2021 harvest began on September 28th and finished on November 5th. Riverstone now includes ten different Chardonnay clones - 4, 5, 17, 76, 95, 96, 548, 809, Hyde-Wente, and Mt Eden - each adding to the layered complexity of the final blend.