J Vineyards Chardonnay
Russian River Chardonnay, pressed gentle, aged in French oak.
The story behind J Vineyards
J Vineyards was founded in 1986 by Judy Jordan in the Russian River Valley of Sonoma County, and it built its name on traditional method sparkling wine before adding still varietals in 1994. The Chardonnay side of the house is where the estate shows its Sonoma schooling: 100 percent Chardonnay, malolactic fermentation for a creamy mid palate, and roughly nine months in French oak, new and seasoned depending on the bottling.
J Vineyards was also the first American winery to import Coquard presses from Champagne, a gentle basket press you rarely see stateside. Nicole Hitchcock has led the winemaking since 2015. We have poured this Chardonnay for Long Island customers for years, and it drinks like a wine that knows exactly what it is.
Explore the J Vineyards range
Four J Vineyards bottlings sit on our shelf, from the Chardonnay you came for to sparkling Cuvee and Russian River Pinot.
| Expression | Type | Proof / ABV | Tasting notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| J Vineyards Chardonnay 750mL | Still white, Russian River Valley | 13.5% ABV (approx.) | Toasted hazelnut, vanilla, baking spice, creamy oak |
| J Vineyards Pinot Gris 750mL | Still white, Sonoma | 13% ABV (approx.) | Crisp orchard fruit, citrus, clean finish |
| J Vineyards Pinot Noir 750mL | Still red, Russian River Valley | 14% ABV (approx.) | Cherry, cola, forest floor, soft tannin |
| J Vineyards Cuvee 750mL | Traditional method sparkling | 12.5% ABV (approx.) | Green apple, brioche, fine persistent bead |
| J Vineyards Chardonnay 750mL | By the case, mixed with Pinot | 13.5% ABV (approx.) | Stock the white, add red for the table |
Which J Vineyards is right for you?
The J Vineyards Chardonnay 750mL runs $19.99, and at that number it is one of the better barrel aged Chardonnays we carry. The Pinot Gris is $17.99, the Pinot Noir $19.99, and the Cuvee sparkling $21.99, so a mixed four bottle run stays under ninety dollars. Buy J Vineyards online and choose free curbside pickup in Commack, or take free local delivery over $250. Wine ships to the states where it is legal, confirmed at checkout.
Barrel aged and buttery at $19.99, priced for a Tuesday roast chicken.
Traditional method bubbles from a house that started in sparkling, $21.99.
Russian River Pinot at $19.99 to pair with the Chardonnay course.
J Vineyards cocktails and pairings
Serve the Chardonnay lightly chilled, around 50 to 55 degrees, in a wide bowl so the oak has room to breathe.