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
2009 J. Lohr ‘Hilltop’ Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles
Nearly opaque ruby color with glints of violet. Aromas unfold from the glass, showing ripe, jammy black fruits, vanilla, chocolate and menthol/mint. The mouthfeel is warm and soft, with little tannic bite. Not as rich and focused as previous… Read more
2010 J. Lohr Pinot Noir, Highlands Bench, Santa Lucia Highlands
Nearly transparent ruby color. Roast coffee and high-toned woodspice aromas lead to lightly jammy wild strawberry fruit with a note of orange. Supple upon entry to the palate, there is a bit of youthful grip at the back. A pleasant enough quaff,… Read more
2010 J. Lohr ‘Tower Road’ Petite Sirah, Paso Robles
This is an inky black glass stainer. Aromas and flavors gush forth, showing fresh blackberries and blueberries, mixed with browned butter and nutty characteristics. A creamy mouthfeel leads to a fruit-driven, lightly silty finish. MSRP: $35… Read more
2008 J. Lohr Cuvée St. E, Paso Robles
Opaque dark purple color. St. E is an homage to Bordeaux’s St. Emilion region. Initial aromas of tobacco leaf, paraffin, light bell pepper and vanilla give way to a solid core of dark berry fruit. There is a creamy mouthfeel, leading to fine,… Read more
2009 J. Lohr ‘Hilltop’ Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles
Glass-staining, inky purple-black in color. Dark, deep aromas of blackberry syrup, boysenberry, fleshy plum, brown sugar and creamy chocolate, which follow through on the palate. Rounded, medium-grained tannins make this wine approachable now. Enjoy… Read more
2009 J. Lohr Estates ‘Los Osos’ Merlot, Paso Robles
Nearly opaque purple-plum color. Forward notes of maraschino cherry, menthol, vanilla and red currant. In the mouth, some warm brown sugar notes mix with the fruit. Some chocolate tannins towards the end. MSRP: $15 (August 2012) Wine Lines rating:… Read more
2010 J. Lohr ‘Highlands Bench’ Pinot Noir, Santa Lucia Highlands
Translucent purple-red color. Aromas of dark flowers, strawberry and black raspberry fruit, followed by black tea and spice. It is hard to believe that 60% new French oak was used, as there is so much forward fruit here. Put this in a line-up of… Read more
2010 J. Lohr ‘Highlands Bench’ Chardonnay, Santa Lucia Highlands
Dark straw color. A pretty aroma of lemon cream, followed by mango and honey. The wine broadens on the mid-palate, leading to an exotic tropical fruit and spice finish. MSRP: Not yet released (August 2012) Wine Lines rating:… Read more
