Paso Robles Vineyards, San Luis Obispo County
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Wines from Paso Robles keep improving, placing this American Viticultural Area on the wine map of wine lovers around the world. J. Lohr Winery has been a pioneer in recognizing and highlighting the potential of this region, and currently owns 2000 vineyard acres. Currently 1,250 are bearing and 750 acres are to be planted.

The climate in Paso Robles is almost identical to Alexander Valley and slightly warmer than the Oakville District of Napa Valley. Like the rich Cabernet Sauvignons from Alexander Valley, Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon emphasizes the varietal's forward fruit aromas and flavors, with less tannin than their Napa Valley counterparts. At J. Lohr, we've farmed these vineyards for years. We strive to highlight the attractive, fresh aromas and lush, mouth-filling flavors of wines from the Paso Robles region.

Fruit from the Paso Robles Vineyard go into our popular J. Lohr Estates Seven Oaks Cabernet Sauvignon, South Ridge Syrah, Bramblewood Zinfandel, and Los Osos Merlot. But the highest, east-facing vineyard block on the property consistently produces the most potent, darkly colored fruit. This special fruit is crushed and vinified separately for our Hilltop Vineyard Cabernet.

J.Lohr's newest series of Bordeaux style wines, the Cuvée Series, originates from the Paso Robles vineyards. Styled in the tradition of the great wines of Pauillac, Pomerol, and St. Emilion, they are a passionate sense of adventure and determined evolution, both in the vineyard and cellar.