Reviews & Ratings

2023 J. Lohr Chardonnay "October Night"

Winery: J. Lohr

Vintage: 2023

Wine Name/Vineyard: "October Night"

Wine Category: Chardonnay

Grape blend: 100% Chardonnay

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Arroyo Seco

State or country: CA

Price: $25

Cases produced: 6,403

KWG Score: 91.7 (based on 4 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (92)

Review date: July 2, 2025

Wine Review: This clear and yellow colored Chardonnay from J. Lohr opens with a lemon square and green tea bouquet with hints of orange zest and Bosc pear. On the palate, this wine is medium plus bodied with integrated medium plus acidity. The mouthfeel is balanced, round, bright, and fresh. The flavor profile is a lemon verbena and gentle oak blend with notes of poached pear and almond. I also detected hints of pumpkin pie spice and vanilla. The finish is dry, and its flavors and acidity linger and last for quite some time. I would pair this Chard with Emeril’s crab cakes. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: Exotic floral aromas of gardenia, Meyer lemon, ripe apple, and baking spices. Traditional Burgundian winemaking techniques, such as malolactic fermentation and weekly stirring of the lees in French oak barrels, were used to complement these aromatics, providing a balanced, creamy palate texture. Complex flavors of white nectarine, ripe orange, and lemon cream, with a hint of vanilla and toasted oak on the long finish. This wine can be enjoyed as an aperitif; it is also a perfect pairing to crab cakes, halibut with Meyer lemon and capers, or seared scallops.

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