J Lohr Cabernet Sauvignon 7/Oaks 2008
J Lohr Cabernet Sauvignon 7/Oaks (2008)
- Winery:
- J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines More from this winery Are we missing a vintage?
- Region:
- USA
- Varietal:
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Type:
- Red Wine
Dietary Information: Kosher, Certified Sustainable
Closure: Cork
Chemical Analysis:
| Sugar: .25 grams per liter | Total Acidity: .67 grams per liter |
Winemakers Notes
A buoyant red-purple color with bright hues. Generous aromas of black cherry, black currant and plum fruit, complemented by vanilla, tar and toasty notes from the twelve to fourteen months in barrel. On the palate, the fruit flavors echo the aroma, complexed with blackberry and a plump, softly texture mouthfeel and finish.
Jeff Meier, winemaker
Vintage Notes
The 2008 growing season presented signicant challenges to California winegrowers. Spring and autumn frosts--coupled with heat spikes, which impacted flowering and maturation--claimed much of the prized crop. Yields were at half of normal levels in the Paso Robles AVA, depending on variety, microclimate and cultural practices. This was the second consecutive vintage of drought, which limited vine growth and reduced cluster and berry size. The silver lining, of course, is that the reduced berry size made for high extract, intensely flavored Cabernet Sauvignon wines. The quality of the 2008 vintage is apparent in the wine’s density and strong regional expression of black cherry and blackberry fruit, with melted, dark chocolate tannin flavors
Vineyard Notes
The predominant fruit for our J. Lohr Estates Seven Oaks Cabernet Sauvignon comes from estate vineyards located directly opposite our J. Lohr Paso Robles Wine Center. The Seven Oaks vineyard was originally planted on its own rootstock, utilizing some of the original plantings from indigenous Estrella clones. The soils in our Paso Robles vineyards vary from gravelly clay loam to limestone-based soils over a relatively small parcel of land, and various rootstock and clonal combinations have been used to maximize the expression of each individual site. The different soil types and planting combinations add to and complement the palate of the Seven Oaks Cabernet and the other red varietals we produce--including Petit Verdot and Merlot--to add balance and weight to the wine.
Tasting Notes
Generous aromas of black cherry, currant and plum fruit, complemented by vanilla, and toasty oak notes. A complex wine with a plump, soft textured mouthfeel and long finish.
Serving Suggestions
Highly complementary to a wide range of foods. Try it with tomato based pasta or a London Broil
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Reviews for 2008 Vintage
full bodied with a great finish. wonderful with a hearty meal. yummy!
Smooth and easy - good price - makes me happy!!
What a nice, smooth wine. It's a reasonable price and yummy!
Smooth and delicious! Loved it. Drank with a NY Strip on the patio 6/16/11
Full bodied. Smooth finish. A bit dry. It's one of my favorite wines.
I can barely drink this wine.
Good, solid Cab for a great price. Not too sweet.
Had at Carabbas with a nice chicken pasta. Not overly sweet as some cabernets can be.
I really love this wine! We had the 2007 at a small restaurant in Beatrice, Nebraska, The Black Crow, with some wonderfully interesting sirloins. We tried the 2008 once back in Cali with lasagna and were just as happy with it. It reminds me of the fruity Artesa wines from Napa.
Dark and fruity. Well rounded, this wine is a perfect party wine, since it will pair well with lots of food and it isn't overpowering, so it won't turn off any non-Cab drinkers.
At the print point, well worth the buy.
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