Jerry Lohr’s new line of wines dubbed "Gesture" is off to a roaring start, and this Syrah is just another of his emerging stars. There are no surprises with this wine, however. It’s a Paso Robles syrah in spades, meaning it’s big and rich and powerful and seductive. The first thing that hit me was a hint of mocha on the nose, then the richly layered aromas of blueberry and blackberry, then the note of spice. And with all that, it still finishes with a welcome degree of grip, an indication it may have some staying power.
J. Lohr, Paso Robles (California) Syrah 2012
By Robert Whitley