2011 J. Lohr Arroyo Vista Chardonnay

Bright, pale yellow color with youthful hues, the 2011 Arroyo Vista Chardonnay has aromas of baked apple, d’Anjou pear, and lime, with floral honeysuckle undertones. The Burgundian winemaking techniques, including alcoholic and malolactic fermentation in barrel with lees stirring and extended aging, contribute a complex bouquet of toasted bread, lime custard, caramel and toasted hazelnuts. A rich and silky chardonnay with complex aromas and flavors, balanced by palatecleansing acidity.
—Jeff Meier, winemaker