Reviews & Ratings

2018 J. Lohr Cabernet Sauvignon "Seven Oaks"

Winery: J. Lohr

Vintage: 2018

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Seven Oaks"

Wine Category: Cabernet Sauvignon

Grape blend: 88.5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Petite Sirah, 4% Petit Verdot, 1.5% Merlot & .5% Cabernet Franc

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Paso Robles

State or country: CA

Price: $17

Cases produced: unknown

KWG Score: 90.5 (based on 2 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (90)

Review date: July 6, 2021

Wine Review: This medium ruby colored Cabernet Sauvignon from J. Lohr is a very good value wine. It opens with a mild black currant and black cherry bouquet. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, nicely balanced, and rather smooth for a wine at this price point. The flavor profile is a tasty black cherry with notes of gentle oak and cassis. I also detected hints of minerality and blackberry. The finish is dry and its moderate tannins linger nicely. This is definitely an above average, very affordable option. I would pair it with a juicy Kobe sliders. Enjoy – Ken

Winemaker Notes: For an affordable wine that's available almost everywhere in the country, this bottling is hard to beat. The 2018 "Seven Oaks" Cabernet Sauvignon is dark and dense in color, showing a bright hue at release. Ripe fruit aromas of black cherry and currant are accented by notes of toasted pastry and dark roast coffee from the authentic barrel bouquet. Persistent high-toned red fruit strikes the palate, followed by bright acidity and a structure that is both dense and soft at once.

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