One of the great value producers of California, J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines has a great history. Starting in the late 1960s, Jerry Lohr began searching for a great location plant his first vineyard. Originally raised on a South Dakota farm, Jerry had a background in agriculture and chose the Central Coast, which was an experimental region at the time. Jerry has created an amazing success story with his winery, J. Lohr. While J. Lohr has gained a nationwide reputation for rich red wines, their white wine portfolio is also has some outstanding values.
I really enjoyed the 2021 J. Lohr ‘Pure Paso’ Cabernet Sauvignon (OB, 91) which is rich and decadent, showing some serious value. Learn more about this outstanding lineup at https://www.jlohr.com Here are the outstanding new wines by J. Lohr.
2023 J. Lohr ‘Bay Mist’ Riesling- Coming from the Arroyo Seco region, this 2023 Riesling offers good tension with sweetened cantaloupe and gooseberry notes on the palate alongside juicy red delicious apple. Drink 2024-2028- 88
2022 J. Lohr ‘Riverstone’ Chardonnay- Also coming from the Arroyo Seco region, the 2022 ‘Riverstone’ Chardonnay shows off vanilla cream and shades of butterscotch notes that combine with bright pear an starfruit flavors. Full-bodied and delicious, enjoy now and over the next six plus years. Drink 2024-2030- 91
2023 J. Lohr ‘Windflower’ Valdiguie- A really obscure varietal planted in Monterrey County, this 2023 Valdiguie is brimming with juicy strawberry and pomegranate seed flavors that combine with citrus rind and shades of salty soils. Delicious and round, enjoy now and over the next few years. Serve slightly cold. Drink 2024-2030- 90
2022 J. Lohr ‘Paso Robles’ Merlot- The 2022 J. Lohr ‘Paso Robles’ Merlot offers sweet red fruits with molten chocolate notes on the palate. Drink 2024-2028- 88
2022 J. Lohr ‘Paso Robles’ Cabernet Sauvignon- Sweetened black fruits and baking spices mark the palate alongside shades of chocolate. Drink 2024-2028- 88
2021 J. Lohr ‘Pure Paso’ Red Wine- The 2021 ‘Pure Paso’ combines Cabernet Sauvignon and Petite Sirah. Inky in the glass, this offers a smooth mouthfeel with decadent espresso grounds and dark chocolate shavings with a smooth texture and refined sense of depth. Generous dark fruits collide on the palate, as this is best consumed now and over the next eight years. Drink 2024-2032- 91
2021 J. Lohr ‘Carols’s Vineyard’ Cabernet Sauvignon- The 2021 ‘Carol’s Vineyard’ is sourced from this Napa Valley site in St. Helena. Stored for 18 months in French oak, this offers fresh sage and cassis on the nose alongside pencil lead and shades of anise. The palate is soft and generous with good structure. Herbal and delicious, enjoy now and over the next ten plus years. Drink 2024-2034- 92
2022 J. Lohr ‘Hilltop’ Cabernet Sauvignon- The 2022 ‘Hilltop’ Cabernet Sauvignon is a soft and refined effort that is drinking beautifully right now. Espresso grounds and creme de cassis notes combine with wet stone and shades of sandalwood on the palate. Drink 2024-2032- 91