J Lohr Paso Robles Merlot, J Lohr Merlot Paso Robles 2000, J Lohr Los Osos Merlot Paso Robles, J Lohr Los Osos Merlot Paso Robles California
Name:
J Lohr LOS OSOS Merlot Paso Robles California
Where it's from:
USA, California, Paso Robles
Price per case:
£88.53
Bottles per case:
6 x 75 cl
Style:
Soft & Supple Reds
Description:
The Merlot was grown on Nacimiento-Los Osos Complex, Arbuckle-San Ysidro and Arbuckle-Positas, and the 2001 vintage produced some outstanding red wines, although very similar to the vintage of 2000. However, it required longer grape hang time to achieve optimum development of colour, flavour and fragrance. This wine is predominently Merlot with a little Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Petite Sirah to add spice to the wine. Merlot is the earliest of the Bordeaux varieties to ripen and as such was the guinea pig for determining phenolic and flavor maturation by tasting. In 2001 that flavour break occurred almost one degree Brix higher than in 2000 at just over 26 degrees Brix. The 2001 release of Los Osos Merlot marks the fifth vintage at the vineyard from plantings of primarily French Merlot clones #181 and #314. Unlike the softer, less tannic Cabernet Sauvignon, where fermentation beyond dryness can be desirable, from the mid-point of fermentation to near dryness is critical to ensure that the grapes are pressed just prior to the buildup of gripping tannins, producing concentrated, yet supple Merlot. The 2001 vintage of Los Osos Merlot is dark, purple-red in color with complex red and black fruit aromas of black currants, black cherry, blueberry, plum and violet with a bouquet of vanilla, mocha, roasted nuts and toast. A soft, yet generous wine with a sweet texture full of blackberries, mulberries and black currants with brown spices from the barrel aging, (6 x 75 cl)
Region:
USA, California, Paso Robles
Producer:
J Lohr
Product ID:
44692
J Lohr LOS OSOS MerlotPasoRobles California
Description: The 2000 vintage was truly one of great patience! Despite early bud break, true ripening came very slow due to some unseasonably warm weather during the start of the growing season and several heat spike weeks. In 2000, it was a relatively cool final month of ripening, but fortunately there was a dry late Summer, throughout September. Merlot is the earliest of our Bordeaux varieties to ripen and reached beautiful flavour and color development on the 11th of September with harvest beginning the last Merlot was picked on the 27th at an average of 25.3 degrees brix.. The release of the 2000 Los Osos Merlot marks the fourth vintage from plantings of primarily French Merlot clones #181 and #314. Unlike ther softer, less tannic Cabernet Sauvignon, where fermentation beyond dryness can be desirable, Lohr quickly have learned that daily tasting in the last few days of alcoholic fermentation and pressing just before the tannins become Gripping is key to producing concentrated, yet supple Merlot. The 2000 vintage of Los Osos Merlot is moderately dark plum-red in color with complex red fruit aromas of dried cherries, blueberry, red currant and violet with a bouquet of coffee, chocolate, roasted nuts and toast. The 2000 vintage shows concentration with ripe, soft tannins that make it drinkable now but should develop beautifully with extended bottle ageing. (6 x 75 cl) Price: £88.53
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J Lohr SEVEN OAKS Cabernet Sauvignon PasoRobles California
Description: The Cabernet Sauvignon was grown on the Arbuckle-Positas, Arbuckle-San Ysidro Complex and Nacimiento-Los Osos. The terrain is rolling grassland hills, dotted with Oaks , and in this case Seven Oaks. In addition to the Cabernet Sauvignon 87% there is a little Merlot 11.1%, Petite Sirah 5.1%, Zinfandel 1.2%, Petite Verdot 1.2% and Syrah 0.7%. The vines are mostly own-rooted with a clonal selection from the old Estrella River Winery vineyard. The Cabernet Sauvignon clone evidences tiny berries with enticing forward fruit flavors. The 2001 vintage produced some outstanding red wines, although very similar to the vintage of 2000. However, it required longer grape hang time to achieve optimum development of colour, flavour and fragrance. Dark ruby-red in colour with youthful hues, the 2001 Seven Oaks Cabernet Sauvignon has aromas of black currants, cherry and violets. The bouquet is an elegant blend of spices (6 x 75 cl) Price: £164.84
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J Lohr SEVEN OAKS Cabernet Sauvignon PasoRobles California
Description: The Cabernet Sauvignon was grown on the Arbuckle-Positas, Arbuckle-San Ysidro Complex and Nacimiento-Los Osos. The terrain is rolling grassland hills, dotted with Oaks , and in this case Seven Oaks. In addition to the Cabernet Sauvignon 87% there is a little Merlot 11.1%, Petite Sirah 5.1%, Zinfandel 1.2%, Petite Verdot 1.2% and Syrah 0.7%. The vines are mostly own-rooted with a clonal selection from the old Estrella River Winery vineyard. The Cabernet Sauvignon clone evidences tiny berries with enticing forward fruit flavors. The 2001 vintage produced some outstanding red wines, although very similar to the vintage of 2000. However, it required longer grape hang time to achieve optimum development of colour, flavour and fragrance. Dark ruby-red in colour with youthful hues, the 2001 Seven Oaks Cabernet Sauvignon has aromas of black currants, cherry and violets. The bouquet is an elegant blend of spices (12 x 37.5 cl) Price: £104.47
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