J. Lohr Winery
Produced at Paso Robles, California
Bottled at San Jose, California
13.5% abv
78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Petit Sirah, 4% Syrah, 3% Merlot,
3% Petit Verdot, 2% Cab Franc, 1% other reds
$20.49 a bottle – I believe I bought this bottle about this
time last year at the local Kroger grocery store.
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The last few wines just have not done the trick. Today, I opened a Norton 07 Malbec before
dinner and it had to be one of the worst Malbecs that I have ever had. Needless to say, I watered the grass with
that bottle. I sure hope I have a winner
here.
Appearance: this is one dense wine color; deep, deep garnet;
almost black; by the color I say I am in for a treat.
Aroma: cherry and berry like and I cannot put my finger on
the other note but, the aromas come together for a nice and light bouquet. I thought it would be a little bolder from
the appearance.
Here is what they say on the bottle for the aroma, “cherry,
blueberry, violet, and vanilla.”
Flavors: Oh, this is nice, see what they say about the aroma;
well that is what I taste. Fresh cherry
and blueberry with a touch of black currant, then there is a touch of violet on
the mid-palate and a hint of vanilla that swirls around.
On the second glass the wine starts to open up a little with
a light toasty oak and a soft dark berry note coming through – along with the
other tasty notes from before.
Mouthfeel: super sexy smooth
My Strength Rating: 4 – mild-medium
To the Point: to me not that complex but, it is very tasty
and it does have a very light bouquet.
This would be a good choice before dinner; maybe an everyday wine;
having a few friends over – serve this J. Lohr Cab.
If you were going to have this with dinner I would pair this
with a Barbeque glazed salmon, pecan encrusted rainbow trout, a lighter meat
like filet mignon straight up or with a cherry sauce.
