Reviews & Ratings

2006 J. Lohr Merlot "Los Osos"

Winery: J. Lohr

Vintage: 2006

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Los Osos"

Wine Category: Merlot

Grape blend: 82% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4.5% Cabernet Franc, 3.3% Malbec, 2.7% Petit Verdot & 2.5% Petite Sirah

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Paso Robles

State or country: CA

Price: $15

Cases produced: 83,000

KWG Score: 88.1 (based on 2 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good (89.3)

Review date: August 4, 2008

Wine Review: J Lohr is on a roll, this is the second vintage in a row that we have recommended their Merlot. This bargain wine finished in 4th place in our recent blind tasting. This ruby colored wine opens with a shy raspberry bouquet with hints of licorice and vanilla. On the palate, this medium bodied wine is balanced, not overly complex, and displays tasty slightly spicy raspberry flavors with a hint of plum and strawberry. The finish is dry and shows tingly tannins that linger. The panel found this wine to be very food friendly and versatile. They would pair it with several foods like meat lasagna, pork tenderloin or roasted chicken with sage. This would be the perfect Merlot for a restaurant glass pour program. Enjoy – KWGTP

Winemaker Notes: The 2006 J. Lohr Estates Los Osos Merlot has a dark plum red color with purple hues. The aroma is dominated by blueberry, raspberry and cherry fruit and layered with lifted spicy, cedary oak. The palate is greated by an array of red fruits similar to those on the nose, with tar, cedar and forest floor adding complexity. The wine has a full mid-palate and finish that carries the wine through, with a lingering hint of fruit and licorice spice. This wine would be ideal with roasted beef or lamb with a berry-based reduction sauce. Enjoy now or within ten years. - Jeff Meier, winemaker

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