J Lohr, Arroyo Vista Chardonnay, Central Coast, 2016

Jerry Lohr was a pioneer in Arroyo Seco on the Central Coast, planting his first vines in this relatively unknown area near Monterey Bay more than 40 years ago. The cool breezes here help give great aromatics to the Chardonnays. This has a generous, buttery palate packed with stone fruit and sweet nut brittle. Malo and lees stirring during its 14 months in 50% new oak helps to give a long, toasty finish.