JaM Cellars Butter Chardonnay
JaM Cellars Butter Chardonnay is a 14.8% ABV, 750mL California white from JaM Cellars — the flagship that built the Butter brand. Cold fermented "to a lush creaminess" and aged in the brand's unique oak blend, it is rich, bold, and luscious: stone fruit and baked-lemon notes with a long, vanilla finish that, in the winery's words, "melts in your mouth." Order online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 14.8%
- Size: 750mL
- Origin: California (JaM Cellars / John Anthony Wine and Spirits, Napa Valley)
- Winemaking: Cold fermented to a lush creaminess; aged in a unique oak blend
- Style: Rich, bold, luscious; golden yellow; ripe citrus, oak, and butter on the aroma
The Chardonnay That Built Butter
Before Butter was a Cabernet, a red blend, or a brand at all, it was this Chardonnay. JaM — John and Michele Truchard, second-generation Napa Valley vintners — founded the company in 2003, and after a decade of ultra-premium Napa winemaking set out to make a wine "that could be enjoyed anytime." The result brims with stone fruit and baked-lemon notes over a long vanilla finish, with ripe citrus, oak, and butter on the nose and a golden-yellow pour. Wine Enthusiast gave it 88 points, noting the smoky, charred aroma over heavily toasted oak with ripe pear and pineapple underneath. Among JaM Cellars wines, the Butter Chardonnay remains the icon — and a benchmark for the rich California Chardonnay style.
Tasting Notes
Rich, bold, and luscious: stone fruit and baked-lemon notes with a lovely, long, vanilla finish. Aroma of ripe citrus, oak, and butter; golden yellow in the glass. (Official winery copy; 88 points, Wine Enthusiast.)
How to Enjoy
Serve well chilled (50–55°F) with roast chicken, creamy pastas, lobster, or soft cheeses — anywhere a rich, oaky white earns its keep. Equally at home as the evening's first glass.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Butter" mean in Butter Chardonnay?
The style signature — rich, smooth, creamy-textured, "just like Butter."
What is the ABV of Butter Chardonnay?
14.8%.
Who makes Butter Chardonnay?
JaM Cellars (John Anthony Wine and Spirits), founded by Napa vintners John and Michele Truchard.
Where can I buy JaM Cellars Butter Chardonnay online?
The 750mL bottle is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, shipping from San Diego, CA.
The icon of rich California Chardonnay — add JaM Cellars Butter Chardonnay to your order at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.