A smooth and grippy Cabernet with a lot of oak influence, we review the J. Lohr Hilltop Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon found at Costco.
95% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Petit Verdot, 1% Malbec and 1% Cabernet Franc from vineyards in Paso Robles, California.
80% of the Cabernet comes from the Shotwell Vineyard in the El Pomar District, with another 10% coming from the Beck Vineyard in the Creston District and the final 10% coming from J. Lohr ranches in the Adelaida District.
The wine spends 16 months in 225-liter French oak barrels (40% new). The wine has less than 1 g/L of residual sugar.
Sample submitted for review. The Hilltop Cabernet has an SRP of $35 but we spotted it at Costco for $24.99.
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From the bottle:
Our J. Lohr Hilltop Cabernet Sauvignon is grown in high-elevation, sustainably farmed vineyards in Paso Robles, California. Here, the oak-studded terroir and warm summer climate are ideal for ripening Cabernet. Grapes from these top vineyards are harvested mid-morning and only the highest quality fruit is selected for our Hilltop release. This wine was aged for 16 months in specially curated French oak barrels to accentuate its dense, velvety texture, soft tannins, and ripe berry finish.
Produced & Bottled by J. Lohr Winery
15% Alcohol
The 2021 J. Lohr Hilltop Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon opens with a pleasing aroma of dark fruit, spice, chocolate, mint and cedar.
Tasting the wine reveals lots of dark fruit and lots of oak influence but it is pretty well integrated, although decanting or otherwise letting the wine breathe reaps big improvements. Smooth and silky with grippy tannins, the wine features good balance and structure.
It ends dry, long and grippy and was similar on day 2. With plentiful notes of chocolate and licorice, this is a good one for those who like a lot of oak influence in their Cabernet.
2021 J. Lohr Hilltop Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon
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