The Cuvee series from J. Lohr continues to impress with value for your dollar. If you are looking to build a cellar of serious California gems, the Cuvee trio is a great place to start. This year’s St. E is very generous in its youth, but promises to be even better five years down the road. Rich cherry fruit, dried herbs, white pepper and well-integrated oak spice satisfy the nose and the mouth, finishing with a touch of oak char forward. As the char integrates fully, you’ll have another treasure that will seem like a bargain down the road.
J. Lohr, Paso Robles (California) 2014
By Rich Cook