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Jam Cellars Butter California Chardonnay 2018
A phenomenal buy in California Chardonnay! One of the fastest selling Chardonnays we have ever carried. This wine always sells out waaaay before the next vintage is released. If you have purchased Butter Chardonnay in the past, stock up while you can. Made by winemaker Rob Lloyd of Romabuer fame, this delivers on it promise of a rich, tropical fruit and buttery palate with a creamy texture and lots of toasty vanilla oak spice. Owners John and Michelle (JaM) Truchard have created quite a following in a relatively short amount of time. With the name of their wine label being called JaM, they employed the help of winemaker Rob Lloyd (who spent 8 years at Rombauer) to produce a rich, jammy style of Cabernet. Well, that wine was a huge hit, and since Rob knew a thing or two about making Chardonnays, it only made sense that this white wine should be called "Butter". As the name implies, this is a rich, buttery style of Chardonnay laced with aromas of baked lemons and mandarin oranges mingle with a hint of spice and smoke. The palate begins with crisp pineapple, bright citrus and ripe melon while a soft creaminess rounds out the finish. This Chardonnay is ready for immediate enjoyment and is suited to a wide variety of foods including white fish, smoked salmon and creamy pasta dishes.
Ratings on Delectable
Boris Mathiszik 
Oaky and buttery, quaffable, just not dry and crisp enough for me.
Oaky and buttery, quaffable, just not dry and crisp enough for me.
8.6
Mike Coppola
At Martighale @ Portsmouth NH (9/2/2023) w/ Beth and Parents
At Martighale @ Portsmouth NH (9/2/2023) w/ Beth and Parents
9.1
Aravind A
Got a couple of these for.free a couple of years ago. They were sitting in the cellar, since I was too scared to try them based on the name. Needed a cooking wine today, and it seemed the perfect opportunity. On the nose: tangerine, peach, loads of sweet cream...spot-on advertising: this is very ripe and rich. On the palate: weighty without good acid to cut through, so this almost tastes stodgy...the acidity picks up a bit and gives this a bit of a burn. More tangerine and a touch of oaky bitterness. Not nearly as bad as I thought it waa going to be...not what I enjoy drinking, but with a little bit of bottle age this would probably do ok with some richer seafood.
Got a couple of these for.free a couple of years ago. They were sitting in the cellar, since I was too scared to try them based on the name. Needed a cooking wine today, and it seemed the perfect opportunity. On the nose: tangerine, peach, loads of sweet cream...spot-on advertising: this is very ripe and rich. On the palate: weighty without good acid to cut through, so this almost tastes stodgy...the acidity picks up a bit and gives this a bit of a burn. More tangerine and a touch of oaky bitterness. Not nearly as bad as I thought it waa going to be...not what I enjoy drinking, but with a little bit of bottle age this would probably do ok with some richer seafood.
8.4
Steph Anie
It's improved since the 2015
It's improved since the 2015
8.9
Namwoo park
Just a little bit heavy with hint of apple flavor.
Just a little bit heavy with hint of apple flavor.
8.5
Justin P
Bright citrus and oak, vanilla notes. Fun to drink!
Bright citrus and oak, vanilla notes. Fun to drink!
8.6
KDU
Initial taste had butter only on finish well after swallowing...subswquent sips less intense but still there. Wouldn't describe as buttery...more like movie theater butter popcorn taste at the very end
Initial taste had butter only on finish well after swallowing...subswquent sips less intense but still there. Wouldn't describe as buttery...more like movie theater butter popcorn taste at the very end
8.8KDU Wine Club
Crisp, fruity, and refreshing. Movie theater butter mouth coating finish.
Crisp, fruity, and refreshing. Movie theater butter mouth coating finish.
8.9
Jayna Fontenot
Creamy, oaky, and buttery! Definitely an affordable Chard pick and I'll buy again for sure. Yellow apple flavors and a bit of honeysuckle. Very good!
Creamy, oaky, and buttery! Definitely an affordable Chard pick and I'll buy again for sure. Yellow apple flavors and a bit of honeysuckle. Very good!
9.2
Trish Gunther
Buttery. Something off. Tried it with a sharp white cheddar and it was much more enjoyable.
Buttery. Something off. Tried it with a sharp white cheddar and it was much more enjoyable.
8.8
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