J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines, Riverstone Chardonnay, Monterey

Another Arroyo Seco bottling with just a touch of fruit from SLH, 20% new American oak, with about 5% Hungarian as well. Winemaker Steve Peck says it’s a pursuit of a Burgundy style, it's an under $20 wine, but it sees ample sur lie ageing. Tropical fruits, juicy with pops of Meyer lemon pulp and a note of baked pie crust. Some stuck fermentation leads to ripe peaches and a juicy lemon cream, with a whisper of coconut.