2010 J. Lohr Chardonnay Arroyo Vista

Community Tasting Notes (5) Avg Score: 87.8 points

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  11/18/2016 - trepak wrote: 87 Points

  Rich full gold colour. Big on the nose with lots of vanilla/oak dominating almost anything else, perhaps a hint of pineapple just sneaking through. The big buttery oaky notes continue on the palate, but with a bit more fruit coming through, peach and maybe a little pineapple. A little lacking in acidity initially, but coming through nicely on the long finish. Overall not a bad wine, very classic Californian chardonnay, a bit obvious but still quite pleasant. Not particularly easy to drink, but interesting and has stood the test of time very well.

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  2/23/2016 - DTOK90 Likes this wine:

  Very California in style, but refined in the characteristics. Orchard and citrus fruit combine with barrel notes to deliver a soft, creamy, not-too-buttery warm climate Chard with subtleties and complexities like grilled hazelnuts, honey, and flint. Play off the creamy notes with anything from buttered popcorn to clam chowder to seafood Alfredo.

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  6/27/2014 - FredF Likes this wine: 87 Points

  Nice chardonnay with green apple and some malolactic. Oak in the background. Big mouth feel. Smooth and ready to drink now. Stands up to a seared, blackened tuna and roasted summer veggies.

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  5/9/2014 - Ken G wrote: 82 Points

  We thought the Arroyo OK but not as good as the regular J. Lohr Chardonnay. Don't waste the money for the pretty label.

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  12/29/2013 - bjschmitt wrote: 87 Points

  With chicken parmison and roasted potatoes.
  Nice grapefruit nose. Yellow/gold and clear.
  Smooth medium weight (for a white), balanced oak and acid, citrus/grapefruit on the palate, nice length.

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