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.

Scallops with Cabbage and Capers
Easy and flavorful, this scallop dish pairs perfectly with the Porterhouse 2019 Chardonnay from your wine club delivery!
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Spinach Fettuccine with Sea Bass and Lemongrass-Coconut Cream Sauce
Chardonnay from your recent wine club shipment will shine when paired with this rich and tasty seafood pasta!
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Shrimp Risotto
Smooth and creamy, pair this wonderful Shrimp Rissoto with a glass of Midnight Cellars Chardonnay from Gold Medal Wine Club!
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Shrimp Lemongrass Bisque
This is a favorite dish paired with our EX 2018 Chardonnay.
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Smoked Ham, Apple, Gouda Panini
A delicious, warm and gooey pairing for your Gold Medal Wine subscription box Chardonnay!
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