2006 Arroyo Vista Vineyard Chardonnay (30% Wine Club Shipment Wines) -- J. Lohr Winery Shopping Cart -- Chardonnay Vineyard Vista Arroyo 2006

<A HREF="http://www.jlohr.com" TITLE="J. Lohr Winery"><IMG SRC="https://store.nexternal.com/jlohr/BW.gif" ALT="J. Lohr Winery" NAME="J. Lohr Winery" BORDER=0></A> <H1>2006 Arroyo Vista Vineyard Chardonnay -- J. Lohr Winery Shopping Cart</H1> $25.00 <IMG SRC="https://store.nexternal.com/jlohr/images/Arroyo-Vista-Chard-label-lg.jpg" ALIGN=right ALT="2006 Arroyo Vista Vineyard Chardonnay" NAME="2006 Arroyo Vista Vineyard Chardonnay" BORDER=0 HSPACE=10> VINTAGE The 2006 vintage in the Arroyo Seco region of Monterey County showed a return to near-normal rainfall of eleven inches, with cool, windy, Salinas valley weather throughout the growing season. Coming on the heels of the abundant 2005 crop, the 2006 Chardonnay crop was lighter than average, and produced intensely-flavored fruit. The ideal growing conditions promoted a slow and even flavor development with excellent natural grape acid retention in the 2006 Arroyo Vista Chardonnay. Harvest began October 17th with near-perfect flavor development at 24.8º Brix, and acidity at 8.5 grams per liter. VINEYARDS The Arroyo Vista Vineyard lies in the heart of the windswept and cool Arroyo Seco AVA of Monterey County. Loamy sand and gravelly loam soils of the Elder series are intermixed and underlain by “Greenfield potatoes” – stones that resemble potatoes in size and appearance and which absorb heat during the day and radiate their heat after sunset. This underlayment of stone effectively limits root growth to the top three to five feet of soil, harmoniously balancing the fruit and shoot growth of our richly flavored Clone 5 Chardonnay on 5BB rootstock. TECHNICAL DATA Origin: Arroyo Vista Vineyard, Arroyo Seco AVA, Monterey County Composition: 100% Chardonnay Harvest Dates: October 17th, 2006 Process: Night harvested, vineyard pressed (to 0.8 bars) and settled Harvest Chemistries: 24.8° Brix average, pH=3.34, Total Acidity 8.52 g/Liter Vinification: Yeast: M2, Uninoculated (Wild Yeast) and M69 Fermentation: In barrel for an average of 15 days Malolactic: Inoculated each barrel with MCW strain of malolactic bacteria on November 2, 2006. Completed malolactic fermentation in January 2006 Stirring: Weekly stirring of each barrel, starting November 2nd 2006 until April 2007 (during malolactic fermentation and five months post) Post-stirring: Monthly topping up of barrels and free sulfur dioxide and oxygen monitoring Maturation: Aged in barrel "sur lie" in 45% new Francois Frères French “Troncais” oak WINEMAKER’S COMMENTS The 2006 J. Lohr Arroyo Vista Vineyard Chardonnay is a very attractive pale yellow in color, with aromas of lime and lemon custard, tangerine, peach pie and white flowers. The Burgundian winemaking techniques, including alcoholic and malolactic fermentation in barrel with lees stirring and extended aging, contribute a complex bouquet of vanilla and butterscotch and amplify an already intensely viscous wine. This is an enticingly delicious Chardonnay with complex aromas and flavors balanced by palate-cleansing acidity, perfect for pairing with roasted chicken, pork or cream-sauced pasta dishes. -Jeff Meier, winemaker Other products in the category <A HREF="http://www.nexternal.com/jlohr/Category29" TITLE="30% Wine Club Shipment Wines">30% Wine Club Shipment Wines</A>: <A HREF=http://www.nexternal.com/jlohr/Product377 TITLE="2004 J. Lohr Estates Seven Oaks Cabernet"><IMG SRC="https://store.nexternal.com/jlohr/images/Seven-Oaks-Cab-label2.jpg" ALIGN=left ALT="2004 J. 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