Ultimate Beverage Challenge 87 points – 2018 Ultimate Wine Challenge – Nectarines and lemon zest are pungent aromas. Delightfully sweet in the mouth, there is an explosion of juicy fruits ranging from tangerines to guava. Clean lemony freshness and a hint of chalky minerals round out the mouthwatering finish..June/2018Decanter 89 points – Bronze Medal Winner World Wine Awards 2017.May/2017 |

Wine Enthusiast 88 points – Honeysuckle and lily aromas meet with crushed chalk, citrus pith and sliced pears on the nose of this bottling. There’s a solid sizzle and crispness to the palate, where cut pears, pineapple and lemongrass flavors arise..May/20 | There has been a distinct (and welcome to my taste) turn toward elegance and a fresher less ripe expression of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir at Talbott in the last few vintages. The wines continue to lead with fruit and exhibit forward personalities but the r |

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Wine Spectator 87 points – Broad-textured, with hazelnut accents to the ripe apple and citrus flavors. Smoky hints and light buttery notes show on the finish. Drink now. 100,000 cases made..April/2020
Vinous 90 points – The 2018 Chardonnay Vintner’s Reser |

Wine Spectator 89 points – Plush green apple, pear and white peach flavors are supported by fresh acidity. The well-framed finish offers a flurry of spice details, with hints of honey. Drink now through 2023. 564,000 cases made..February/2020 | The vines for our J. Lohr Estates Riverstone Chardonnay are grown primarily on Elder loam soils underlain by “riverstones” deposited over thousands of years by the Arroyo Seco River. These stones limit soil depth from one to four feet, although roots are found at greater depths. This unique combination of sandy loam and cobblestone soil keeps the vines’ vegetative growth and fruit in balance, while the cool climate and winds of the Salinas Valley extend the growing season – retaining the natural grape acids and intense varietal character of Chardonnay. | Youthful hues of light to medium straw. The enticing aromas are reminiscent of peach, nectarine, marmalade, yellow floral, baking spices, and honey. Those aromas echo on the palate and are complemented by orange and apricot, and balanced with a creamy texture from aging sur lie. Flavors of creme brulee and a touch of oak can be found on the long finish.