2023 J. Lohr
Cuvée St. E
Sophisticated blueberry and boysenberry compote aromas fold together with cacao nib, fresh brewed espresso, and thyme. On the palate, juicy black cherry flavors wrap around a dusty tannin core, leaving a long, pleasing finish.
Wine Details
Cellaring
12 years
Splendid upon release but will evolve elegantly through 2035
The inspiration for our J. Lohr Cuvée St. E comes from the Grand Cru wines of St. Émilion on Bordeaux’s famed Right Bank. These memorable wines are often composed primarily of Cabernet Franc. with accenting touches of the other accepted Bordeaux red varietals. We are given the freedom to emulate these great wines without the restrictions of varietal percentages, instead keenly focusing on the texture and complexity of the blend that nature delivers with each vintage.
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Origin
Paso Robles AVA, San Luis Obispo County, California
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Food Pairings
A perfect pairing for filet mignon with a shallot-cream sauce or osso bucco over a bed of polenta.
Composition Blend
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72%
Cabernet Franc
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24%
Cabernet Sauvignon
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4%
Merlot
Vintage
Paso Robles experienced record rainfall from December 2022 to March 2023; rain totals were nearly double the 30-year average. Cool weather persisted through much of the growing season, with cloudy skies prevailing until the end of June. Veraison occurred during the second and third weeks of August, about two weeks behind schedule. Near perfect warm weather settled in and continued through October and November. This allowed us to wait until late autumn to pick fruit with pristine quality and optimal maturity. Cabernet Franc grown on Block 60 of our J. Lohr Home Ranch was farmed by expert vineyard manager John Pierini and team with the Cuvée St. E program in mind. Clusters were handpicked on October 21st through 25th, 2023 and sorted using our Pellenc Selective system.
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