Reviews & Ratings

2010 J Vineyards Chardonnay "Jewell Ranch Vineyard"

Winery: J Vineyards

Vintage: 2010

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Jewell Ranch Vineyard"

Wine Category: Chardonnay

Grape blend: 100% Chardonnay

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Russian River Valley

State or country: CA

Price: $45

Cases produced: 500

KWG Score: 89.2 (based on 4 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (90)

Review date: July 27, 2012

Wine Review: This light yellow Chardonnay opens with a fragrant lemon meringue pie bouquet with a hint of green apple. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied and balanced. The flavor profile is a mild lemon and old oak blend with notes of butterscotch and bread dough. The finish is dry and drifts away nicely. This wine would be a perfect offering with chicken cordon bleu. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: Distinctive spicy, mineral and lemon zesty flavors play center stage in our first vintage of the 2010 Jewell Ranch Vineyard. Delicate vanilla, pear and butterscotch flavors give this wine a Meursault-like quality that speaks to J's elegance and balance. We love the way it pairs with a salmon steak, lightly broiled or grilled on an open flame.

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