Paperwhite Unoaked Chardonnay draws upon the same family-owned, sustainably farmed estate vineyards as the rest of J. Lohr’s portfolio but takes a different stylistic approach. Rather than traditional oak barrel aging and secondary malolactic fermentation, a cold, stainless steel primary fermentation is used to focus the wine’s expression of unadorned Chardonnay fruit, the company says.

“Paperwhite is a fresh take on Chardonnay. The goal is crisp, bright, straightforward Chardonnay character,” said J. Lohr Winemaker Kristen Barnhisel, in a statement. “We grow the fruit for Paperwhite in Monterey’s Arroyo Seco AVA, where ocean breezes and gravelly soils provide balancing acidity and delicate aromatics. It’s night-harvested and pressed immediately to preserve freshness. The wine is fermented entirely in stainless steel — it is Chardonnay at its purest. The palate is vibrant and mouthwatering, with notes of lemon zest, green apple, and a touch of minerality on the finish that pair with a wide variety of dishes.”

With a suggested retail price of $14 a bottle, Paperwhite is available through wholesale to retail and restaurant accounts nationwide, as well as online. 

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