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J. Lohr 2006 Cuvee St. E. Red (Paso Robles)

Price $50

Dark, rich and dramatically structured, with ultra-refined black and red currant, cherry, violet, cedar and smoke flavors that are grounded by a firm minerality. It’s a Bordeaux blend based on Cabernet Franc. — S.H. (10/1/2009)

J. Lohr 2001 Carol’s Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley)

Price $40

A classic Napa Cab from this great vintage. Mesmerizes with new oak, blackcurrant and cassis aromas, and the first sip explodes with blackberries, cherries and vanilla. The tannins are fine, soft, ripe and sweet. Completely satisfying all the way. — S.H. (2/1/2005)

J. Lohr 2006 Fog's Reach Vineyard Pinot Noir (Arroyo Seco)

Price $35

A lovely, succulent Pinot, whose direct fruity richness makes it immediately enjoyable. Braced with adequate Monterey acids, it has deep flavors of red and black currants, anise, cola and smoky, oaky vanilla. This is an inaugural wine from J. Lohr, and a very promising one. — S.H. (10/1/2008)

J. Lohr 2006 Hilltop Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Paso Robles)

Price $35

What a gigantic improvement J. Lohr has been making lately in its Cabernets and Bordeaux blends. This latest to come out is a single-vineyeard beauty, rich in tannic structure, with deep, complex flavors of blackberries, cocoa dust, cedar and Indian spices. Appeals now for sheer deliciousness. — S.H. (7/1/2010)

J. Lohr 2000 Arroyo Vista Chardonnay (Arroyo Seco)

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Price $25

Big, big, big, in every respect. Fruit, acids, oak, body, extract, it’s all packed into a huge wine that fills the mouth with citrus, apple and guava flavors wrapped in a rich, custardy texture. Yet the wine is balanced and elegant. Calls for high-end pairing at the table. — S.H. (2/1/2004)

J. Lohr 2003 Cuvée Pau Red (Paso Robles)

Price $50

This is the winery’s Pauillac-style wine, almost entirely Cab. It’s a very good wine, close to a great one. Shows real varietal character with intense cassis aromas and flavors, accented by plenty of oak. The tannins are similar to a Sonoma mountain Cab, firm, dry and dusty, suggesting ageworthiness. Best now through 2012. — S.H. (11/1/2007)

J. Lohr 2008 Fog's Reach Pinot Noir (Arroyo Seco)

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Price $35

Shows true cool-climate varietal character in the aromas and flavors of cherries, cola, pomegranates and rhubarb pie, with complicating notes from charred oak barrels. Very good, mouthfilling and dry, with brisk acidity. Should develop in the bottle for a few years. — S.H. (3/1/2011)

J. Lohr 1999 Cuvée St. E Red Wine (Paso Robles)

Price $50

Our tasters’ opinions varied on this wine, with some calling it “a bit light,” while others lauded its “sophistication.” It’s smooth and creamy in the mouth, with distinct notes of tobacco and herbs. Modeled after St.-Emilion, Cabernet Franc is the largest portion of the blend. — W.E. (12/1/2003)

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Bordeaux-style Red Blend Cabernet Sauvignon Chardonnay Merlot Other Red Petite Sirah Pinot Noir Red Blend Riesling Sauvignon Blanc Shiraz/Syrah Zinfandel

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Arroyo Seco Lodi Monterey Monterey County Napa Valley Paso Robles St. Helena

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