October Night

The vineyards for the October Night Chardonnay lie in J. Lohr’s Block 9 plantings in the Arroyo Seco AVA of Monterey County. This location near the mouth of the Arroyo Seco River provides the vines a slightly more wind-protected environment in which to grow. Comprised largely of Dijon Clone 809 Chardonnay - known in some circles as the Musqué Clone - these vines produce a very distinctive and attractive floral character. The soil is laden throughout its loamy profile with stones that resemble potatoes in size and appearance and which absorb heat during the day and radiate back their heat after sunset, enhancing the eventual wine’s floral richness.