Note: This is an upgraded score from a recent review, as sometimes wines show quite differently after a month or two, and that is certainly the case with this wine. I’m a longtime fan of the entire Cuvée Series from J. Lohr, and a bigger fan of the fact that they’ve held the pricing steady for several vintages. Steve Peck and crew opted to let the fruit hang long in 2015, so this is a riper than usual expression, but as usual it’s handled deftly, showcasing currants and plums, easy oak spice and some Franc pepper in the finish. Try a bold beef prep as a pairing. Contains 80% Cabernet Franc and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon. A Platinum Award winner at the 2019 Critics Challenge International Wine & Spirits Competition.
J. Lohr, Paso Robles (California) 2015
By Rich Cook