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J. Wilkes Chardonnay Santa Maria Valley 2021

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California's Central Coast region offers ideal conditions for growing Burgundian grape varieties, especially in the Santa Maria Valley AVA, which continually attracts a wealth of talented producers. The 2021 Chardonnay bottling from J. Wilkes delivers unparalleled value through a lemon curd, orchard fruit, honeysuckle, vanilla, and toast flavor profile, along with a graceful mouthfeel that makes pairing a breeze. Reserve your share of this gorgeous white wine while supplies last!

Member Rating: 94

Tech Notes Wine Details Wine and Sprits Vinous Jeb Dunnuck Wine Spectator Jancis Robinson
Unit Size750.00 ML
VarietalChardonnay
Vintage2021
GrapeChardonnay
CountryUnited States
AppellationSanta Maria Valley
RegionSanta Barbara County
Alcohol Content14.50%
By J. Wilkes
2021 Chardonnay

Technical Details
Grape Variety: 100% Chardonnay
Winemaker: Jonathan Nagy
Appellation: Santa Maria Valley
Aging: Aged sur lie in 15% new French oak for 15 months
Alcohol: 14.50%
TA: 6.60 g/L
pH: 3.65

Tasting Note
Aromas of mandarin orange, pineapple, and guava mix with hints of brown spice and orange blossom as they lift from the glass. This Chardonnay has mixed citrus and bright acidity, with brown spice and toast on the finish.

Food Pairing
Dungeness crab and avocado tostadas, or a charcuterie board with Manchego and Havarti cheese.
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Wine: J. Wilkes 2021 Santa Maria Valley Chardonnay
Score/Rating: 90
Review Date: 10/2023
Tasting Notes: Smoky and slightly nutty when first poured, this feels broad in its ripe apple flavors, then grainy acids rein it in, lasting on a brown butter finish. For roast chicken.
Wine: J. Wilkes 2021 Chardonnay (Santa Maria Valley)
Score/Rating: 88
Suggested Drinking Window: 2023 - 2025
Review Date: 09/2023
Reviewed By: Antonio Galloni
Tasting Notes: The 2021 Chardonnay (Santa Maria Valley) is a very pretty wine in this range from J. Wilkes. Tangerine peel, mint, white flowers and light tropical accents all grace this nuanced, understated Chardonnay.
Wine: 2021 J. Wilkes Chardonnay Santa Maria Valley
Score/Rating: 88
Suggested Drinking Window: 2023 - 2027
Review Date: 08/30/2023
Reviewed By: Jeb Dunnuck
Tasting Notes: Juicy orchard fruits, orange blossom, honeyed melon, and spicy nuances all emerge from the 2021 Chardonnay Santa Maria Valley, a nicely balanced, fruit-forward, textured Chardonnay that has some classic Sta. Rita Hills salinity and marine-like nuances. It’s a good value for drinking over the coming 3-4 years.
Wine: J. Wilkes Chardonnay Santa Maria Valley 2021
Score/Rating: 82
Review Date: 11/20/2023
Reviewed By: MaryAnn Worobiec
Tasting Notes: Shows apple skin, melon and pear flavors that are firm and restrained, with a hint of almond skin on the finish. Drink now.
Wine: J Wilkes Chardonnay 2021 Santa Maria Valley
Score/Rating: 17/20
Suggested Drinking Window: 2023 - 2028
Review Date: 08/17/2023
Reviewed By: Alder Yarrow
Tasting Notes: Smells of candied lemon peel and lemon curd. Lemon peel and curd flavours mix with pink grapefruit and a nice chalky minerality. Notes of pastry cream linger with lemon peel in the finish. Tasty. VGV (AY)