Merlot Month!

The ‘Los Osos’ soil series throughout our Merlot blocks in Paso Robles have proven to be the perfect medium for growing this noble Bordeaux variety. Layered, complex, and extremely food versatile, the J. Lohr Estates Los Osos release has been one of America’s most popular Merlots since its debut with the 1997 vintage.

One of our limited, ‘winery exclusive’ Vineyard Series offerings. This debut single-vineyard Merlot release is grown on J. Lohr’s Creston Vineyard, in the cooler El Pomar District of the Paso Robles AVA. Here, Block 5 is planted to the wonderful Italian Rauscedo 3 clone; it consistently produces the most remarkable Merlot in the J. Lohr portfolio. Only available directly from the winery.

The wines of J. Lohr’s Cuvée Series emulate the classic Grand Crus of the Bordeaux region. With Merlot at its core, Cuvée POM echoes the red blends of Pomerol, with the addition of small amounts of Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc. ‘92 Points’ in Wine Enthusiast, October 2020.