J Lohr October Night Chardonnay 750 ml

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. - Kristen Barnhisel/Winemaker

Lohr’s Block 9 plantings in the Arroyo Seco AVA of Monterey County, near the mouth of the Arroyo Seco River, enjoy a slightly more wind-protected environment for our October Night release. Comprised largely of Dijon Clone 809 Chardonnay - known in some circles as the Musqué Clone - these vines produce a very distinctive and attractive floral character. The soil is laden throughout its loamy profile with large stones that absorb heat during the day and radiate their heat after sunset, enhancing the desired floral character and richness. Each year, we work to fine-tune irrigation decisions during the growing season. Moving to more “rainfall-like” 24-to-36 hour infrequent irrigation events in the spring followed by a lengthy “dry-down” between berry set and veraison has helped increase aroma intensity and concentration of flavors.