Thursday, April 24, 2014

Thirsty Thursday: J Lohr Chardonnay Tasting

This was a very pleasant surprise. I know that I have drunk this before and I know that I liked it, but looking at it from a perspective with some guidance I dare say I love this wine now. No, it isn't perfect. Nor is it a "fancy wine", but you need to understand that this is a bottle I feel like I will not have buyer's remorse over when I take it to a party or as a hostess gift. Next time you need a solid Chard that will be a crowd please and not illicit any sarcastic eye rolls from the snobs that are also around, I would suggest this one.

WINE NAME
J. Lohr
WINE TYPE
Chardonnay
VINTAGE
2012
PRODUCER
J.Lohr
GRAPES

REGION
San Jose, CA
PURCHASED
Trader Joe’s
PRICE
$9.99
Companions
Mike and Husband
Food
Pita Chips and Chicken Cordon Bleu
SIGHT




PTS
Clarity
Cloudy (less)
Hazy
Clear
Brilliant (more)
3/5
Depth of Color
Watery/Thin (less)
Pale
Med/Deep
Dark/Rich (more)
2/5
Color

WHITE - Yellow
Gold Brown
Green Tinge
Pale Yellow
RED - Purple
Red/Purple
Red-Brown

Viscosity – liquid
Thin
Normal
Heavy
Syrupy
3/5
SMELL





Aroma

Herbal
Nutty
Fruit
Mineral
Spice
Earthy
Floral
Icky
4/5
Bouquet
Dumb/Pale/Closed
Simple/Pleasant
Deep/ Dark
Powerful/Dynamic
4/5
Smell Intensity
Light (less)
Mild
Prevalent
Pronounced
3/5
TASTE





Acidity
(like a lemon)
Flat
No Bite
Fresh
Crisp
Tart
Tangy
Sour
Vinegar
6/10
Sweetness
Dry
Off-Dry
Semi-Sweet
Very Sweet
3/5
TASTE
Descriptors
Balanced
Chewy
Concentrated
Crispy(good acid)
Deep/Complex
Delicate
Dull
Firm (big tannins)
Flabby(no acidity)
Harsh
Hint
Intense
Intriguing
Jammy (fruit,lack of tannins)
Piercing
Simple
Soft
Structured
FRUITY
Berrylike
Blackberry
Black Currant
Blueberry
Raspberry
Strawberry
Cherry – Black/Red
Plum – Prune
Gooseberries
Citrus
Grapefruit
Lemon/Lime
Stone/Tropical
Apple
Apricot
Mango
Melon
Peach
Pear
Pineapple
FLOWERY
Violet
Rose
Orange Blossom
Jasmine
Lily
Geranium
Orchid

HERBAL
Hay
Mint
Rosemary
Thyme

SPICY
Black Pepper
Licorice
Cinnamon
Clove
NUTTY
Almond
Coffee
Hazelnut
Walnut

EARTHY
Dry leaves
Cut grass
Moldy
Mushroom

ICKY
Barnyard
Dirty Diaper
Boiled Egg
Gas
Alcohol
Flinty
Vinegar
OTHER
Buttery
Oaky
Mineral
Vanilla
Cedar
Tobacco
Chocolate
Leather
Butterscotch
Olive
Bitter
Hot - alcohol
Sour
Sharp
Sugary
Salty
Velvety





















9/10
Complexity
Simple
Interesting
Exciting
Dynamic
3/5
Balance
Unbalanced
Good
Very Well
Perfect
9/10
Body
Light
Medium
Heavy
Huge
4/5
AFTERTHOUGHTS





Finish
None
Short
Medium
Long (10 secs +)
4/5
Drinkability
Never Again
Maybe
Yes
Can’t wait
8/10
Value
Waste of money
Eh…
Decent
I love a value!
9/10
Overall
Perfect for a hostess gift and for a small fancy dinner party
74/100

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