2022 J. Lohr
Cabernet Sauvignon
Carol's Vineyard
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95 Points
The Tasting Panel
May 2025
Black cherry and cassis layer neatly with hazelnut and patisserie aromas; dark berry flavors saturate the palate, with fine tannins and notes of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cocoa.
Wine Details
Cellaring
12 years
Gratifying when enjoyed young but can age with sophistication for 12 years or more.
TOUCHING LIVES, ONE TOAST AT A TIME
A donation from every bottle sold of J. Lohr Carol’s Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon is made to support and further National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc. programs.
This year marks the fifteenth anniversary of J. Lohr’s heartfelt partnership with National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc. The Touching Lives initiative began when the Lohr family designated the J. Lohr Carol’s Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon a commemorative release in honor of founder Jerry Lohr’s late wife. Carol Waldorf Lohr passed away in 2008 due to complications from breast cancer.
Today, $3 from every purchase of J. Lohr Carol’s Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, whether at your local restaurant, wine shop, online or at our Wine Centers, is donated to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Since the program’s inception, sales from J. Lohr Carol’s Vineyard releases have supported early breast cancer detection, access to mammograms, patient navigation systems, and the delivery of HOPE Kits (a gift box of comforting items) to women undergoing breast cancer treatment. These programs continue to build on a partnership that has funded over 8,000 mammograms for women who otherwise would not be able to afford them.
WE’RE ENCOURAGING WOMEN TO TAKE CHARGE
The National Breast Cancer Foundation’s mission is to provide help and inspire hope to those affected by breast cancer through early detection, education, and support services. J. Lohr is continuing to advocate for women’s empowerment through knowledge and body self-awareness. It’s never too early to become one’s own best health advocate, and the National Breast Cancer Foundation has the resources to help.
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Origin
St. Helena, Napa Valley, California
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Fermentation
Délestage during peak fermentation; 3 punchdowns daily
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Time in Barrel
18 months
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Barrel Type
French oak, Bordeaux export
Vineyard
Named for Jerry Lohr’s late wife Carol Waldorf Lohr, Carol’s Vineyard lies in northern St. Helena along the Napa River. Comprised of 27 acres of Cabernet Sauvignon (clone 337 on 3309 rootstock) and 4.3 acres of Petit Verdot (clone 400 on 3309 rootstock), the well-drained, gravelly, sandy loam soil and Bordeaux-like climate here are ideally suited to producing richly textured, luxury-quality fruit.
Vintage
Napa Valley benefited from abundant winter rainfall; this set the stage for mild spring weather leading to an even, early budbreak in April 2022. Overall, the growing season brought plenty of sunshine, with temperatures typically hovering in the high 80s to low 90s. However, the beginning of September saw a sweltering heatwave throughout California that accelerated berry ripeness levels and Brix accumulation. Fortunately, cooler weather followed, giving the vines a timely break and preserving the balanced flavors Napa Valley is known for. We hand-harvested our Cabernet Sauvignon from Carol’s Vineyard into half-ton bins on September 14th and 15th. The berries were sorted using the Pellenc Selectiv system, then destemmed and crushed with the Pellenc Extractiv system.
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