2001 Cuvée POM

Purchase 2001 Cuvée POM

VINTAGE

The 2001 harvest was very similar to the 2000. Experience from 2000 showed us that letting the fruit reach full phenolic ripeness was advantageous to quality. This basically means that we waited for the seeds to develop from a green color into dark brown, by which time the pulp has generally softened and the color becomes easily extracted. The J. Lohr Cuvée Series wines may come from any particular block within our vineyards that show the most typical varietal and regional characteristics. These qualities may vary from vineyard to vineyard each year, and even within clonal and rootstock combinations in a given vineyard. For the 2001 vintage, the perfect balance was found in block 9, clone 3 on SO4 rootstock.

TECHNICAL DATA

Origin: Block 9, Paso Robles AVA
Composition: 96% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Sauvignon.
Harvest Dates: September 6, 2001
Process: Harvested early afternoon, destemmed and crushed to stainless steel fermenters
Harvest Numbers: 26.6° Brix average, pH=3.84, Total Acidity 0.53 g/100 ml
Vinification:
Yeast: Lalvin D254
Fermentation: Stainless steel fermented
Temperature: To 90°F
Extended
Maceration: 10 days
Malolactic: Inoculation and completion in stainless steel
Maturation: 24 months in 100% new French oak barrels
Barrel Type: 100% new French oak Bordeaux Chateau Ferré-style barrels
(60.9 gallons)
Forests: Center of France
Post-Maturation: Racked from barrels, unfiltered to bottle
Bottling Numbers:
pH: 3.64
Total Acidity: 0.68g/l00ml
Alcohol: 15.6% by volume
Res. Sugar: Dry

WINEMAKER’S COMMENTS

The 2001 J. Lohr Cuvée POM is very dark, youthful purple-red in color. Ripe red cherry and blueberry fruit dominate the aroma with hints of chocolate, licorice and minty spice. The palate shows Merlot’s true colors with velvety tannins and a voluptuous, round mouthful of red cherry fruit. The wine is balanced with attractive vanilla spice, oak, and a long generous finish. This wine is drinking exceptionally well upon release but will age well for the next 10 to 15 years. Try it with roast pork stuffed with dried fruit and herbs or foods complemented by its richness.

Purchase 2001 Cuvée POM

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