J. Lohr Cuvee St. E 2013
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A perfect pairing for filet mignon with shallot cream sauce or Osso Bucco (braised veal shanks) over a bed of polenta.
Blend: 63% Cabernet Franc, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8%Merlot, 4% Malbec
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The most easily accessible of J. Lohr's Bordeaux series, this Cabernet Franc-led ode to Saint-Émilion opens with caramel, vanilla and crème de cassis on the lavish nose. There is ample structure on the palate, with medium tannins, but it's soft enough to enjoy now, with rich fudge, clove and chai flavors laid across tasty black fruits.
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An homage to St. Emilion that is predominantly Cabernet Franc; smooth and lush with generous style; deep and rich with lovely depth and balance; long and showing notes of chocolate. 63% Cabernet Franc, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot, 4% Malbec.
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
A straight up terrific wine is the 2013 Cuvee St E, which is a more Cabernet Franc-dominated wine that incorporates 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot and 4% Malbec. Aged 18 months in 60% new French oak, this medium-bodied, textured, layered and balanced beauty offers outstanding notes of cassis, plums, flowers and earth. I'm a fan and would happily drink bottles over the coming 7-8 years.
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For fifty years and through two generations, the Lohr family and their team have been leaders in the California wine industry. Founder Jerry Lohr and his three children Steve, Cynthia, and Lawrence oversee one of the country’s most successful and trusted fine wine labels. With first plantings in Monterey in 1972 and then in Paso Robles in 1986, the J. Lohr team helped write the book on sustainable winegrowing on the Central Coast.
Today, J. Lohr farms more than 4,000 acres of estate vineyards in Monterey’s Arroyo Seco and Santa Lucia Highlands appellations, Paso Robles, and St. Helena in the Napa Valley. J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines produces eight tiers of award-winning releases: J. Lohr Signature Cabernet Sauvignon, J. Lohr Cuvée Series, J. Lohr Vineyard Series, J. Lohr Gesture, J. Lohr Pure Paso Proprietary Red Wine, J. Lohr Estates, J. Lohr Monterey Roots, and ARIEL Vineyards. J. Lohr was honored with the 2020 Green Medal Leader Award in recognition of the company’s decades-long commitment to sustainability.