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2007 J. Lohr Estates Seven Oaks
Cabernet
2007 was a very dry year in Paso Robles, with the seasonal total for rainfall registering a scant 4.4 inches. Temperatures, fortunately, were mild, and did not exacerbate the extremely dry conditions. Canopies were small, as were cluster and berry size, resulting in some of the lowest yields we have seen in the last ten years. Despite these dire factors, the Cabernet Sauvignon was remarkably good, with outstanding color and fruit flavor. For the second consecutive year, we incurred no significant heat events after veraison, and had very mild weather conditions straight through harvest, allowing us to pick each block at its optimal flavor development. The outstanding quality and intensity of the 2007 vintage is apparent in the wine’s density and strong regional expression of black cherry and blackberry fruit, with melted, dark chocolate tannin flavors.
Cabernet Sauvignon
The predominant fruit for our J. Lohr Estates Seven Oaks Cabernet Sauvignon comes from estate vineyards located directly opposite our J. Lohr Paso Robles Wine Center. The Seven Oaks vineyard was originally planted on its own rootstock, utilizing some of the original plantings from indigenous Estrella clones. The soils in our Paso Robles vineyards vary from gravelly clay loam to limestone-based soils over a relatively small parcel of land, and various rootstock and clonal combinations have been used to maximize the expression of each individual site. The different soil types and planting combinations add to and complement the palate of the Seven Oaks Cabernet and the other red varietals we produce--including Petit Verdot and Merlot--to add balance and weight to the wine.
Technical Data
| Origin: |
Seven Oaks Vineyard, Paso Robles |
| Composition: |
80.6% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8.5% Petite Sirah, 4.0% Petit Verdot, 2.7% Syrah, 1.4% Merlot and 1% Malbec and 1.8% other reds |
| Total Acidity: |
0.65 g/100 ml |
| pH at Bottling: |
3.8 |
| Alcohol: |
13.8% by volume |
| Residual Sugar: |
Dry |
| Vinification: |
Stainless steel fermented
Malolactic fermentation in stainless steel tanks and barrels |
| Maturation: |
12 to 14 months aging in combination American and Hungarian oak |
| Bottling Date: |
January 2008 |
Winemaker's Comments
The 2007 J. Lohr Estates Seven Oaks Cabernet Sauvignon is a youthful, dense purple red color with bright hues. The aroma is very generous with black cherry, black currant and plum fruit, complemented by vanilla, char and toasty notes from the twelve to fourteen months in barrel. On the palate, the fruit flavors echo the aroma, complexed with blackberry and a plump, round mouthfeel and finish. Although the 2007 Seven Oaks Cabernet is ready to be enjoyed now, it is cellar-worthy for an additional 5 years. Enjoy it with your favorite roasted or barbecued meats, or tomato-based pasta dishes.
Jeff Meier, winemaker
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