2016 J. Lohr
Red Blend
Cuvée POM
Released exclusively to J. Lohr Wine Club Members.
When first released, this lovely wine was structured for lengthy aging. After 8 years of proper cellaring, its tannins have nicely resolved, protecting and revealing a deep, integrated core of fruit, woven through with a touch of vanilla and light spice. It offers varietal aromas of blueberry and black plum, with a restrained barrel bouquet of hazelnut and toasted pastry. Fleshy and succulent fruit notes finish with the classic cherry palate that the top Merlots of the region are known for. An excellent match with roast chicken or duck, or grilled salmon. It will also prove a delicious companion to après-meal flavorful cheeses.
Wine Details
The inspiration for this Merlot-based, Bordeaux-style blend comes from the Grand Cru wines of Pomerol on the Right Bank of the Dordogne in France.
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Origin
Paso Robles AVA, San Luis Obispo County, California
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Food Pairings
Perfect with Spanish-style paella or a grilled ribeye with shallots.
Composition Blend
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90%
Merlot
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5%
Cabernet Franc
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4%
Cabernet Sauvignon
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1%
Malbec
Vintage
In our Paso Robles vineyards, Merlot buds pushed from dormancy in the middle of March in 2016, followed by an ideal bloom period in early May. Tannin structure for the vintage was amplified by warm veraison conditions beginning the third week of July. Good ripening weather brought our Bordeaux varieties in early in 2016, with the Merlot component being harvested the second week of October – showing the dark color and ripe red fruit flavors this wine is known for. The Merlot was saignéed 30% and fermented in 10-ton open-top fermenters with 2 to 3 punch downs per day. The wine spent 18 months in 225-liter Bordeaux French oak barrels, with 60% being new wood.
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