2021 J. Lohr
Red Blend
Cuvée PAU
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96 Points Gold
CA State Fair
2024
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94 Points
Jeb Dunnuck
August 2024
Aromas of cassis and Morello cherry are layered with espresso, cracked pepper, and almond pastry. The palate is nicely balanced with ultra-fine tannins and a juicy yet elegant finish.
Wine Details
Cellaring
12 years
Fruit driven at release, with a structure that should show its best from 2028 - 2033.
The inspiration for this blend comes from the Grand Cru wines of the Pauillac district of Bordeaux - traditionally composed of primarily Cabernet Sauvignon, with accents of other noble red varieties. Our J. Lohr winemaking team is given the freedom to emulate these great wines without the restrictions of varietal percentages, instead keenly focusing on the texture and complexity of the blend that nature delivers with each vintage.
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Origin
Paso Robles AVA, San Luis Obispo County, California
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Food Pairings
Delicious with grilled rosemary lamb chops, garlic mashed potatoes, and roasted beets.
Composition Blend
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70%
Cabernet Sauvignon
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25%
Cabernet Franc
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5%
Merlot
Vineyard
The 2021 vintage delivered unparalleled quality to the Paso Robles region. We received generous preseason rainfall in January 2021, but an especially dry late winter and spring followed. The dry conditions forced the vines to produce small but concentrated berries, typical of drought years in Paso Robles. Happily, consistent mild daytime temperatures paired with cool nights kept berries fresh and allowed Paso Robles winegrowers the luxury of patience to harvest grapes at optimal ripeness.
Vintage
As a result, extractable anthocyanin content from red grapes in Paso Robles reached an all-time high in 2021, with resulting wines handily eclipsing color density levels of the acclaimed 2007, 2013, and 2019 vintages. Cabernet Sauvignon for this blend was hand-picked on October 20th from the steep, chalky slopes of our J. Lohr Stairway Vineyard in the Adelaida District of Paso Robles. Cabernet Franc (25%) was added to the final blend to bring freshness and blue fruit, while a small addition of Merlot contributed lively raspberry and currant elements.
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