J. Lohr Hilltop Cabernet Sauvignon comes mainly from the cool El Pomar District of Paso Robles, home of J. Lohr's Shotwell Vineyard, at 15.1% ABV.
A smaller share comes from J. Lohr's Beck Vineyard at 1,700 feet in the Creston District, plus other small Paso Robles sites.
Long, sunny days near 100°F are followed by ocean-cooled nights in the 50s, and the vines grow in dry, gravelly, sometimes lime-shale soils that produce the darkest fruit with resolved tannins.
It shows black cherry with hints of toasted pastry and baking spice, a dense, soft palate, and layers of black and red currant leading to a bright finish.
It carries the Certified California Sustainable seal.
Good wine rewards a little care in serving. Whites and rosés show best chilled to around 45 to 50°F, while reds are at their most expressive slightly below room temperature, around 60 to 65°F. Opening the bottle and letting it breathe for a few minutes, or pouring it into a decanter, helps the aromas open up.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Black cherry, toasted pastry and baking spice.
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Palate: Dense and soft, with black and red currant.
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Finish: Bright.
Specifications
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Producer: J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines
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Region: Paso Robles, California
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Vineyards: Shotwell (El Pomar), Beck (Creston)
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Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon
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ABV: 15.1%
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Serve at around 65°F, decanted if you can. Pair it with ribeye, lamb chops and aged cheese.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do the grapes come from?
Mainly the El Pomar District of Paso Robles, with some from the Creston District.
What does it taste like?
Black cherry, baking spice and black and red currant.
Is it sustainable?
It carries the Certified California Sustainable seal.
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