SOLD OUTJ. Wilkes 2018 Chardonnay
Featured in our Gold Wine of the Month Club
- Santa Maria Valley AVA
- Special Selection — Gold Medal Wine Club
- Appellation
- Santa Maria Valley AVA
- Grapes
- 98.5% Chardonnay, 1.5% Pinot Blanc
- Aged
- 8 months in Oak
The cool-climate Santa Maria Valley is known for growing top-notch Chardonnay with plenty of complexity and elegance. J. Wilkes’ 2018 Chardonnay opens with aromas of lime blossom, green apple, browned butter, ripe pear and hints of clean ocean air. On the palate, concentrated fruit is balanced by fresh minerality that leads into a lively and bright finish. 2018 was one of the longest, coolest growing seasons in Santa Maria Valley in almost a decade, which allowed this wine to be both restrained and incredibly flavorful. Try pairing the J. Wilkes 2018 Chardonnay with shrimp tempura.
Jonny Mac’s Bistro Chicken
Pair this delicious chicken dish with a chilled glass of Chardonnay!
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Sautéed Scallops with Lemon Beurre Blanc
Pair this delicious seafood dish with a refreshing glass of Chardonnay!
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Seafood Risotto
Pair this seafood dish with your favorite bottle of Chardonnay!
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Tea Steamed Chilean Sea Bass
Purchase thick cuts of Chilean Seabass from your butcher as the thicker cuts cook evenly and finish buttery and flakey perfect.
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Baja Ceviche Tostadas
Inspired by the street foods of coastal city Ensenada, the tostada is topped with the perfect combination of citrus, spicy chiles, and fresh marinated seafood.
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