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J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines Chardonnay

J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines · California, Central Coast, Monterey County · United States

91 pts · JamesSuckling.com90 pts · Wine Enthusiastsustainable
$11.99$15.99 save $4.00 (25%)
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Why it’s a great value

J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines Chardonnay is $11.99 today against a recorded compare-at price of $15.99 — a saving of $4.00 (25%). It carries a verified 91-point score from JamesSuckling.com at a price under $25. The next step up in the same style, Black Stallion Estate Winery Chardonnay, is $14.99. If you want to spend less, Ravenswood Chardonnay is $8.99.

Taste profile

SweetnessDry → Sweet
BodyLight → Full
Acidity*Soft → Bright
Tannin*Silky → Grippy
Oak*None → Bold
Fruit*Subtle → Intense

* WineDiscounts editorial estimate based on verified tasting notes.

What it tastes like

Dry, rounded California Chardonnay with citrus and stone fruit up front, a creamy mid-palate, and gentle notes of hazelnut, baking spice and toasted oak.

You’ll like this if…

Choose this if you like Kendall-Jackson Vintner's Reserve Chardonnay, La Crema Monterey Chardonnay, Wente Morning Fog Chardonnay, or other balanced, lightly creamy California Chardonnays.

Why buy it

A dependable, food-friendly Monterey Chardonnay from a well-known family producer, with enough oak texture for classic California Chardonnay drinkers and enough acidity to stay fresh.

Best for

Seafood, chicken, creamy soups, cheese boards and casual entertaining.

Style

Cool-climate Monterey Chardonnay; dry, medium-full bodied, fresh, lightly creamy and moderately oaked.

Drinks like

Monterey Chardonnay, Central Coast Chardonnay, lightly oaked California Chardonnay.

Experience level

Beginner-friendly but detailed enough for Chardonnay fans who want cool-climate fruit and measured oak.

Flavor notes

Fruitripe citrusapricotwhite nectarineMeyer lemonripe peachpearbaked apple
Floralhoneysucklefloral notes
Earthmineral
Oakhazelnutcocoatoasted oaktoasted brioche
Spicebaking spices
Othercitrus creamhoney

Pairs well with

triple creme brie, gruyere or asiago · mussels in white wine sauce · shrimp scampi or sauteed scallops · tuscan bean soup · sesame-apricot chicken

Best occasions

Weeknight seafood dinnerCheese board starterRoast chicken dinnerEasy entertainingCustomers who like a balanced California Chardonnay with oak

Serving & enjoying

Serving temperature:
50-55°F
Decanting:
No decant needed; open shortly before serving.
Glassware:
Standard white wine glass or Chardonnay glass.
Drink or cellar:
Producer states the current release is crafted to be enjoyed now or within five years of vintage.
After opening:
Best within 2-3 days if recorked and refrigerated.

Guidance partly estimated by WineDiscounts from the wine’s style.

About this wine

J. Lohr Estates Riverstone Chardonnay is a cool-climate Arroyo Seco white with ripe citrus, white peach, pear, baking spice, hazelnut and a lightly creamy oak texture. It is dry, fresh and rounded, making it an easy match for seafood, roast chicken, creamy soups and cheeses.

Wine details

Type
white
Varietal
Chardonnay
Grapes
100% Chardonnay
Producer
J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines
Country
United States
Region
California, Central Coast, Monterey County
Appellation
Arroyo Seco AVA
Bottle size
750 Ml
ABV
14.1%

Details last verified September 18, 2026

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Winemaking details ›
Winemaker:
Kristen Barnhisel, Winemaker, White Wine
Vineyard source:
Grapes are grown primarily on Elder loam soils underlain by riverstones in the Arroyo Seco AVA, with cool Monterey Bay winds helping retain natural acidity and Chardonnay character.
Vessel:
Barrel fermented in oak cooperage.
About the winery · J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines ›

J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines is a family-owned California producer founded by Jerry Lohr, an early Central Coast winegrowing pioneer. The winery established its first winery in San Jose in 1974 after planting in Monterey County's Arroyo Seco district, a cool, windy area suited to Chardonnay. Today J. Lohr farms estate vineyards in Monterey County, Paso Robles and Napa Valley, with the J. Lohr Estates tier including widely distributed bottlings such as Riverstone Chardonnay. The producer emphasizes sustainably farmed estate fruit and wines that show their regional character.

Sustainability

Certified California Sustainable Winegrowing seal · California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance; producer states at least 85% of grapes were grown on a certified sustainable vineyard and the wine was produced in a certified sustainable winery. ↗

Critic reviews

91/100JamesSuckling.com

“Fresh, with a mineral core anchoring it all.”

Reviewed: J. Lohr Estates Riverstone Chardonnay (2024) — not stated, July 2025 · source

90/100Wine Enthusiast

“Candied apple and honeysuckle aromas... broad with toasted brioche and baked apple flavors.”

Reviewed: J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines Riverstone Chardonnay (2023) — Matt Kettmann, 4/1/2025 · source
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Frequently asked questions

Is J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines Chardonnay dry or sweet?
J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines Chardonnay is bone dry — its sweetness rating is 1 on our 1 (bone dry) to 5 (sweet) scale. It is medium-to-full bodied.
What does J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines Chardonnay taste like?
Dry, rounded California Chardonnay with citrus and stone fruit up front, a creamy mid-palate, and gentle notes of hazelnut, baking spice and toasted oak.
What food pairs with J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines Chardonnay?
It pairs well with Triple creme brie, Gruyere or Asiago, Mussels in white wine sauce, Shrimp scampi or sauteed scallops, Tuscan bean soup and Sesame-apricot chicken.
How should I serve J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines Chardonnay?
Serve at 50-55°F. No decant needed; open shortly before serving. Glass: Standard white wine glass or Chardonnay glass.
Is J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines Chardonnay a good value?
Today it is $11.99, $4.00 (25%) below its recorded compare-at price of $15.99. It also holds a verified 91-point score from JamesSuckling.com.
Is there a similar wine that costs less than J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines Chardonnay?
Ravenswood Chardonnay is a comparable Chardonnay at $8.99. See Ravenswood Chardonnay
What is the bottle size and alcohol content of J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines Chardonnay?
750 ml bottle, 14.1% alcohol by volume.