J. Lohr, Paso Robles (Central Coast, California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

 Always delicious in every vintage, J. Lohr’s 2019 Signature seems to have hit a new gustatory apex.  Dark as the midnight sky, the wine’s powerhouse aroma might perhaps be described as perfectly ripe berries dipped in cocoa.  There is nothing shy about this complex and concentrated Cabernet.  Shrewd viticultural and winemaking decisions are clearly a factor in Signature’s success, as is Beck Vineyard’s temperate location 1700 feet above the fog line and 22 miles from Morro Bay’s cool temperatures.  With its intricate and concentrated flavors you can just about taste the sunshine that pours down onto the vineyard.  Signature’s generous textures and flavors deserve hearty food to match its rapturous personality — perhaps a bowl of classic Pasta Bolognese or a perfectly juicy steak hot off the grill might be in order.