When it comes to growing and crafting true, world-class Chardonnay, there are no short cuts.
Join Winemaker, White Wine Kristen Barnhisel and Marketing Manager Josh Baldovino as they explore the “J. Lohr Way” in working with the world's most popular white wine grape.
Three Classic Chardonnays
Iconic J. Lohr releases that define Chardonnay from Monterey.
J. Lohr Estates
RIVERSTONE CHARDONNAY
Classic Monterey stone fruit and citrus aromas and flavors, balanced by cool climate acidity and nine months oak aging. Simply put, Riverstone is one of the country’s best-loved Chardonnays. First vintage 1987.
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ARROYO VISTA CHARDONNAY
Our pioneering vineyards in Monterey sit on an ancient alluvial fan, with dramatic views of the Arroyo Seco appellation. Textbook Monterey tropical fruit and balancing bright acidity combine with barrel fermentation and long stirring and aging on the lees. First vintage 1996.
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OCTOBER NIGHT CHARDONNAY
The distinctive Musqué clone of Chardonnay is the backbone of this enticingly aromatic and sophisticated white. Often picked in a single fall evening, then transformed through full barrel fermentation and extensive French oak aging. First vintage 2006.
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Springtime is Chardonnay Time
Live Events
Live Cooking Class with Steve Peck
Join us on Instagram Live on May 25 at 4PM as J. Lohr VP Winemaking Steve Peck showcases three fresh, new poke recipes from Chef Roger Craig – each paired to one of our three Monterey-grown Chardonnays.
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REAL Chardonnay Is…
J. LOHR'S COMMITMENT AND EXPERTISE WITH THE WORLD'S MOST POPULAR WHITE WINE GRAPE:
- PERFECTLY SITED, COOL-CLIMATE, SUSTAINABLY FARMED VINEYARDS
- TEN DIFFERENT PLANTED CHARDONNAY CLONES
- AUTHENTIC BARREL FERMENTATION AND AGING USING ONLY THE FINEST OAK COOPERAGE
- ONE OF THE INDUSTRY’S MOST EXPERIENCED WINEMAKING TEAMS
WHEN IT COMES TO GROWING AND CRAFTING TRUE, WORLD-CLASS CHARDONNAY, THERE ARE NO SHORTCUTS. J. LOHR IS REAL CHARDONNAY.