J Vineyards California Chardonnay 2017
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California Chardonnay offers layered flavors on its rich, rounded palate. The wine opens with layered notes of Asian pear, ripe apricot and juicy tropical fruit blending with hints of baked apple pie, vanilla toffee and zesty lemon. The long finish features toasty vanilla and caramel characteristics. Pair this approachable Chardonnay with chilled corn soup with grilled shrimp, lemon chicken with oregano-roasted potatoes or baked brie with spiced apples.
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James Suckling
Green apples, chamomile, apple and lemon curd and hints of cloves and dried nutmeg. Medium body, pretty acidity and a minerally finish. Drink now.
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Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
COMMENTARY: The 2017 J Vineyards & Winery California Chardonnay is a robust and well-built wine. TASTING NOTES: This wine offers firm textures and an excellent finish. Enjoy its picture-perfect aromas and flavors of ripe fruit, oak accents, and chalky notes with well-seasoned, oven-baked game birds. (Tasted: December 17, 2019, San Francisco, CA)
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Since 1986, J Vineyards & Winery has developed a reputation as one of the top sparkling and varietal wine producers in California. Known for its celebrated estate vineyards and world-class hospitality, what truly sets J apart is its Traditional Method sparkling process and elevated winemaking techniques. Winemaker Nicole Hitchcock showcases her expertise and the diversity of California winegrowing regions through a portfolio of acclaimed varietal and sparkling wines. Visit the renowned hospitality center in the heart of the Russian River Valley to enjoy one of the many tasting experiences or the innovative pairings created by Executive Chef Carl Shelton in the Bubble Room.
California’s most praised white wine, Chardonnay is also the state’s most planted white grape variety. Diverse terrain and microclimates allow for an incredible range of wine styles.
Chardonnay planted in the cooler, coastal zones takes on bright characteristics like lemon zest, key lime, green apple and wet flint. For this style, look to the chilly Sonoma Coast, Carneros, Santa Cruz Mountains, Santa Lucia Highlands and Edna Valley.
The inland zones of California’s coast, such as the Russian River, Sonoma, Napa and Livermore Valleys maintain a more Goldilocks-esque climate where both styles go. Early picking retains acidity and creates a leaner style but leaving the grapes to hang creates an approachable Chardonnay, balancing richness and finesse.
Chardonnay also plays a major part in the sparkling wine production of the Anderson Valley and Carneros.