2021 J. Lohr Los Osos Merlot [WE91]

Producer: J. Lohr  
Region: Paso Robles, Central Coast, California
Blend: 85% Merlot, 14% Malbec, 1% Cabernet Sauvignon  
Year: 2021  

Wine Enthusiast, 91 Points 

"J. Lohr steadily produces wines that outperform much more expensive bottlings, and this cellar-worthy Merlot is a classic example. Easy-to like aromas of red-cherry compote, loam and dark caramel lead into a polished palate of cherry, rose petal and wood spice.
"Editors' Choice*" 

Winemaker Notes: 

"The J. Lohr Estates Los Osos Merlot is medium-dark in color with a red hue. Varietal aromas of black plum and violet meld with the light barrel signature of baking spices and toasted pastry. A generous fraction of Malbec in the blend accentuates bright fruit tones and contributes notes of pomegranate and hibiscus flower. This wine is lively and bright on the palate and cascades to a lengthy, red-fruit finish. It's named after the slightly heavier Los Osos series soils in Paso Robles, which have proven to be the perfect medium for growing lush, flavorful Merlot." 

Alcohol: 14.1% 

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