2023 J. Lohr Estates
Cabernet Sauvignon
Seven Oaks
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91 Points Best Buy
Wine Enthusiast
April 2026
Ripe fruit aromas of black cherry and currant are accented by notes of toasted pastry, hazelnut, and vanilla from our authentic barrel aging program. Big, juicy red-fruit flavors infuse the palate while softly textured tannins lead to a long, gratifying finish.
Wine Details
Cellaring
7 years
Balanced and fruit forward upon release, with adequate structure to age seven years or longer.
The original Cabernet Sauvignon from this time-honored producer that defined the Paso Robles style. Intense flavors of black cherry, cassis, and toasted pastry and a soft, juicy palate.
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Origin
Paso Robles AVA, San Luis Obispo County, CA
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Maturation
12 months aging in 60-gallon American oak cooperage; 18% new
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Barrel type
Predominantly medium and medium-plus toasted Missouri and Minnesota oak with toasted heads
Composition Blend
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86%
Cabernet Sauvignon
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9%
Petite Sirah
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3%
Petit Verdot
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1%
Merlot
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1%
Cabernet Franc
Vineyard
The predominant sources for our J. Lohr Estates Seven Oaks Cabernet Sauvignon are our estate vineyards located directly opposite our J. Lohr Paso Robles Wine Center and two newer sites just to the north: the J. Lohr Sinclair and J. Lohr Jones Ranches. The Seven Oaks vineyard was initially planted on its own rootstock, utilizing some of the indigenous Estrella clones widely planted in Paso Robles. The soils in our vineyards vary from gravelly clay loam to limestone-based; various rootstock and clonal combinations have been used to maximize the expression of each site.
Vintage
Paso Robles experienced record winter rainfall from December 2022 to March 2023, recharging the parched soil profiles after two years of drought-like conditions. Colder weather persisted through much of the growing season, with veraison occurring during mid-August, about two weeks behind schedule. Thankfully, near-perfect warm weather in October and November allowed us to wait until late autumn to pick fruit with optimal flavor and anthocyanin development. At J. Lohr, we utilize proprietary fermentation methods to extract the full flavor and pigment of our Cabernet Sauvignon while keeping tannins soft and gratifying. Our authentic 12-month barrel aging program elevates fruit complexity with enticing toasted pastry aromas.
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