2011 J. Lohr ‘Fog’s Reach’ Pinot Noir, Arroyo Seco, Monterey
Nearly transparent light ruby, picking up some pink at the rim. The nose is full of jammy strawberry and raspberry fruit, joined by whiffs of sweet vanilla and white pepper. Well balanced with nuanced oak shadings, the wine offers bright red fruit… Read more
2011 J. Lohr ‘October Night’ Chardonnay, Arroyo Seco, Monterey County
Clear light straw color. The perfumed nose exhibits exotic Asian flowers and fruits, sweet Meyer lemon, and oak shadings of vanilla and clove. The wine is medium-full in the mouth, with fine balance. From mid-palate on, it gains volume, pumping… Read more
2010 J. Lohr ‘October Night’ Chardonnay, Arroyo Seco
Medium yellow straw color. A flowery nose, showing sweet honeysuckle and orange zest. Picks up some creaminess in the mouth, finishing with lingering flavors of toast, spice and buttered fruit. MSRP: Not yet released (August 2012) Wine Lines… Read more
2010 J. Lohr Fog’s Reach Pinot Noir, Arroyo Seco
Opaque purple-plum color. Despite the dark color, the aroma and flavor profile swings more to the red fruit spectrum — jammy strawberry, raspberry and cherry. Add in some aromatic sage spices, plus notes of black tea, fine ash, clove and cedar,… Read more
2010 J. Lohr Arroyo Vista Chardonnay, Arroyo Seco
Deep straw color with glints of green. The nose is lush and buttery, showing pear and peach fruit, with notes of citrus, clove, toast and vanilla. Full-bodied, the wine spreads out on the palate, leaving lingering afterflavors of butter and smoke…. Read more
2010 J. Lohr Estates ‘Riverstone’ Chardonnay, Arroyo Seco
Among the most dependable Chardonnays in the $10-15 range for two decades, the 2010 vintage of “Riverstone” shows off butter and cinnamon woodspice notes around moderate peach and apple fruit. On the palate, an engaging nutmeg element emerges,… Read more
2005 Jekel Cabernet Sauvignon, Arroyo Seco
An opaque purple-plum color. The heady, perfumed nose is full of candied cherry, black currant, fleshy plum, menthol and a touch of earth. Juicy in the mouth, and full of black fruits. Some mild chocolate and earth tannins peek through at the… Read more
2004 J. Lohr Chardonnay, Arroyo Vista
Fat and full, with popcorn butter and ripe tropical fruit aromas and flavors, finishing with a light, nutty yeastiness. MSRP: $19.99 (March 2006) Wine Lines rating: 89 Group:… Read more
