A winery that makes more wine than the rest of the Paso Robles AVA combined sure knows what a pure expression of the region is, and what it can be. Steve Peck’s team hits it on the nose with this rich, forward blend that shows what I’ll call exceedingly well-built hedonism. Rich Cabernet fruit gets a textural pop from a big helping of Petite Sirah, and it works beautifully as a solo glass of big red, or as a bold accompaniment to medium to strong cheeses. Throw in a nice price and good availability and you’ve got another winner from J. Lohr. Contains 69% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Petite Sirah, 2% Syrah and 2% Malbec.
J. Lohr, Paso Robles (California) 2018
By Rich Cook