2023 J. Lohr
Cabernet Sauvignon
Carol's Vineyard
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95 Points
Wine Enthusiast
Fragrant black cherry and cassis layer neatly with hazelnut and patisserie aromas from French oak barrel aging. Dark berry flavors saturate the palate, intertwined with fine grain tannins and spice 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 sixteenth 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
Light punchdowns 3 times daily
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Time in Barrel
19 months
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Barrel Type
225-liter French oak Bordeaux-style export barrels, 53% new
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 24 acres of Cabernet Sauvignon (clone 337 on 3309 rootstock) and 2 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
In 2023, Napa Valley received historic winter and spring rainfall due to multiple atmospheric rivers sweeping across California. Moderate spring and summertime temperatures facilitated vigorous, healthy canopies, setting the stage for extended growing and harvest seasons. We hand harvested our Cabernet Sauvignon from Carol’s Vineyard into half-ton bins from October 19 to 23, 2023. The berries were sorted and destemmed then crushed with the Pellenc Extractiv system. We finalized the blend in January of 2024, incorporating 8% Petit Verdot which brings depth of color and complex black fruit components. The wine was aged for 19 months in French oak barrels, 53% new.
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