J. Lohr
J. Lohr Vineyards was founded in 1971 when South Dakota native Jerry Lohr recognized the growing potential of the Central Coast of California. At that time, there was no viticultural history in the Central Coast region, but Jerry recognized the terroir and extended growing seasons would be conducive to plant his vineyards. He planted his original 280 acres of varietal grapes in 1972 and 1973 in the Arroyo Seco appellation of Monterey County, and later opened the J.Lohr Winery in 1974. Jerry began planting Cabernet Sauvignon and other red grape varieties in San Luis Obispo County’s up-and-coming Paso Robles region in 1986 for his J. Lohr wines. Today, J. Lohr owns more than 900 acres of estate vineyards in Monterey County focusing on Chardonnay, Riesling, Valdiguié and Pinot Noir, 2,000 acres in Paso Robles dedicated to Cabernet, Merlot, Syrah, Petite Sirah and other red varietals, and 33 acres in Napa Valley with plantings of Cabernet and Sauvignon Blanc according to our J. Lohr reviews. Our J. Lohr ratings indicate that in 2010, J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines received the esteemed Wine Enthusiast Wine Star Award for American Winery of the Year.
J. Lohr 2005 Arroyo Seco Vineyard Chardonnay (Arroyo Seco)
- $25
Barrel-fermented and aged on the lees, this Burgundian-style Chard is creamy and rich in ripe tropical fruit flavors and new oak. It’s a big wine, forward in pineapple and mango flavors that are honey-ripe and crisp.
— S.H.
(12/15/2007)
J. Lohr 2002 Carol’s Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc (Napa Valley)
- $18
A lovely, ripe style of Sauvignon Blanc, with touches of stone fruit alongside citrus, gooseberries and a touch of herbaceousness. The ripeness and four months on the lees have imparted a sense of creaminess to the mouthfeel, yet the wine finishes zippy and fresh.
— W.E.
(12/1/2003)
J. Lohr 2010 Gesture G-S-M (Paso Robles)
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- $35
Frankly delicious, offering wave after wave of black cherry jam, red currant, licorice, mocha, vanilla and buttered cinnamon toast flavors, wrapped into soft, smooth tannins.
— S.H.
(7/1/2013)
J. Lohr 2002 Seven Oaks Cabernet Sauvignon (Paso Robles)
- $15
While you’re waiting for your huge Cabs to age, sustain yourself with this drinkable wine tonight. It’s soft and gentle, with pretty flavors of blackberries, black cherries and coffee. Has an elegance that belies the affordable price.
— S.H.
(5/1/2005)
J. Lohr 2007 Arroyo Vista Chardonnay (Arroyo Seco)
- $25
Very rich, oaky and acidic, showing the crisp, minerally profile that usually marks white wines from this Monterey appellation. The flavors veer toward lemons, limes and Asian pears. Drink this drily elegant Chardonnay now.
— S.H.
(2/1/2010)
J. Lohr 2007 Carol’s Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (St. Helena)
- $40
An elegant wine, rich in blackberry, blueberry and cherry fruit, with plenty of sweet, smoky oak. There’s a cut of acidity, and the tannins are firm. Your window for drinking this Cab is 2013.
— S.H.
(11/1/2011)
J. Lohr 2010 Arroyo Vista Chardonnay (Arroyo Seco)
- $25
This shows a deft touch in its balance of ripe tropical and pear fruit and sweet oak
influence. This is varietally proper and marked by brisk Monterey acidity, lending itself to drinking with a wide variety of foods.
— S.H.
(9/1/2012)
J. Lohr 1999 South Ridge Syrah (Paso Robles)
- Editors' Choice
- $15
Jammy blackberries and blackcurrants on the nose show up again on the palate, where they are spiced up with a bit of black pepper and sour berry fruit. Panelists had mixed feelings about this wine’s mouthfeel—some called it thick and syrupy, others thought it smooth and full—but all agreed that it finishes quite tart.
— W.E.
(10/1/2001)
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